Annaiyum Pithavum(1969)
Annaiyum Pithavum is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Krishnan–Panju. It stars A. V. M. Rajan, Vanisri, Sivakumar, and Lakshmi in lead roles. The story follows a factory worker who loses his eyesight in an accident. His son Bhaskar quits school to support the family. The film explores themes of sacrifice, family loyalty, and the battle against a manipulative villain. It was produced by AVM Productions with music by M. S. Viswanathan. The film was a commercial success upon its release on 19 September 1969.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1969
- Director
- Krishnan-Panju
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 34m 0
Storyline
A factory worker goes blind after an accident. His young son Bhaskar must quit school to earn money for the family. He fights against a cruel villain who tries to ruin his sister's marriage. Bhaskar must protect his family and keep them together.
“A son becomes the father.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Annaiyum Pithavum
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & Manorama (39 films together), Manorama & V. K. Ramasamy (30 films together), Nagesh & Jayalalitha (25 films together), Nagesh & V. K. Ramasamy (24 films together), Lakshmi & Nagesh (17 films together), and Nagesh & Vanisri (16 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by R. Krishnan, who was better known as a successful producer.
- The film's music was composed by the popular duo M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy.
- It was one of the early films for actress Vanishree, who was a popular dancer in the 1960s.
- The movie was produced by AVM Productions, one of the oldest and most respected studios in Indian cinema.
- The story highlights the joint family system, a common social structure in Tamil Nadu during that era.
- Actor A. V. M. Rajan, the lead, was often cast in roles portraying gentle and responsible characters.
- The film's release came during a period when social dramas about family struggles were very popular in Tamil cinema.