Anaathi Ananthan(1970)
Anaathi Ananthan is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju. The film stars Jayalalithaa and A.V.M. Rajan in lead roles. The story centers on Anandhan, a young orphan boy who endures harsh treatment at a cruel orphanage run by manager Kalimuthu. After being kidnapped, his life takes a dangerous turn until a kind woman intervenes to rescue him. The film is notable for its emotional portrayal of child suffering and the redemptive power of kindness. It was produced by P.V. Sankar and is available for streaming on Apple TV.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1970
- Director
- Krishnan-Panju
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A young orphan boy named Anandhan suffers under a cruel orphanage manager. After being kidnapped, his life becomes even more dangerous. A kind woman risks everything to rescue him and give him the loving family he has always dreamed of.
“Every child deserves a family”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Anaathi Ananthan
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jayalalitha (46 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Krishnan-Panju (14 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & A.V.M.Rajan (2 films together), Jayalalitha & Krishnan-Panju (2 films together), Jayalalitha & Master Sekhar (2 films together), and Jayalalitha & A.V.M.Rajan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director S. Panju was a veteran who had earlier directed the landmark Tamil film 'Mangamma Sapatham' in 1943.
- This movie was one of the early Tamil films to prominently feature an orphanage as the central setting for its drama.
- Actor Muthuraman, who played the adult Anandhan, was a major star known for family dramas during this era.
- The film's release year, 1970, saw heavy competition from many action and romance films, making this a quieter family-oriented offering.
- A song from the film, 'Kannil Enna Vaanam', was set to music by the composer M. S. Viswanathan, a dominant figure in Tamil cinema then.
- The plot shares a common 'lost heir' theme popular in Tamil cinema of the 1960s and 70s, often used to drive emotional stories.
- Actress Jayalalithaa, who was a top star at the time, was not in this film, which was somewhat unusual for a major 1970 drama.