Angaadi Theru(2010)
'Angaadi Theru' (2010) is a Tamil romantic drama film written and directed by G. Vasanthabalan. It stars debutants Mahesh and Anjali in lead roles. The story follows Jyothi, a village boy who moves to Chennai after his father's death, and Kani, a salesgirl at a textile showroom. They work in terrible conditions under a cruel supervisor. The film exposes the exploitation of workers in large retail stores. It received critical acclaim for its raw portrayal of poverty and survival. Anjali won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance. The film was a box office success and won several awards, including Best Film at the Chennai International Film Festival.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 26 March 2010
- Director
- Vasanthabalan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
After his father dies, Jyothi moves to Chennai to support his family. He gets a job at a huge textile showroom. There, he meets Kani, a strong salesgirl. They fall in love while surviving terrible working conditions. A cruel supervisor makes their lives a living hell. They must fight to keep their love and their dignity alive.
“Love survives even on the streets”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Angaadi Theru
Cast reunions in this film: Vasanthabalan & G. V. Prakash Kumar (3 films together), Anjali & Vijay Antony (2 films together), Anjali & G. V. Prakash Kumar (2 films together), and G. V. Prakash Kumar & T. Muthuraj (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Angadi Theru' translates to 'Market Street', referring to the real-life Ranganathan Street in Chennai where much of the film is set.
- Director Vasanthabalan had the lead actors, Mahesh and Anjali, work in actual textile shops on the street for weeks to prepare for their roles.
- The movie was shot extensively on location in the crowded, real market, often using hidden cameras to capture authentic reactions from the public.
- Composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, who scored the music, was also the film's associate director, helping shape the story.
- The film was inspired by real-life stories of young workers from villages who come to work in Chennai's big textile showrooms.
- It won two National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil, highlighting its critical acclaim.
- Actor Anjali, who played the female lead, received widespread praise for her performance, which was a major breakthrough in her career.