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Annai(1962)

7.5/10
Tamil150 mins

Annai (1962) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Krishnan-Panju. Starring T. S. Muthaiah, Sachu and J. P. Chandrababu. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Annai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1962.

Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1962
Director
Krishnan-Panju
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A childless woman adopts her sister's baby. Years later, the sister returns and desperately wants her son back.

A child with two mothers. A heart torn in two.

Film Details

7.5Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 January 1962
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPenchina Prema

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyloveidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was based on the 1952 Hindi movie 'Baiju Bawra', but with a completely different storyline focusing on motherhood.
  • Savithri's real-life sister, Ranganayaki, played her on-screen sister, adding a layer of authenticity to their emotional scenes.
  • This was one of the few films where comedian Nagesh played a relatively serious supporting role early in his career.
  • The movie's music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, but it did not produce any major hit songs unlike their other works.
  • Director R. Krishnan, known for comedies, took a dramatic turn with this film exploring maternal angst.
  • The film was shot in black-and-white, typical for the era, which heightened the emotional contrast in key scenes.
  • It released the same year as MGR's 'Padagotti', facing tough competition at the box office.

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