Annanukku Jai(2018)
Tamil110 mins
Annanukku Jai is an upcoming Tamil political satire film directed by Rajkumar, starring Dinesh and Mahima Nambiar in the leading roles.
Director:Rajkumar
Mood:
funnyemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 31 August 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 31 August 2018
- Director
- Rajkumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A young man's father sells homemade liquor. When a bar owner threatens his father's business, the son runs for political office to fight back.
“A son fights for his father's honor with politics.”
Film Details
5.6Rating
110Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 August 2018
Also Known AsAnnanukku Jay · Annanukku Jai · Annanukku Jei
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionalinspiring
Themes
familycorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Annanukku Jai
Cast reunions in this film: Radha Ravi & Mayilsamy (9 films together), and Attakathi Dinesh & Hari Krishnan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Annanukku Jey' is a popular Tamil phrase meaning 'Victory to the elder brother', often used as a slogan in political rallies.
- Director La. Rajkumar is the son of veteran Tamil actor and director Laxman, making this a second-generation filmmaking effort.
- Actor Rajkumar, who plays the lead, is not related to the director despite sharing part of his name; this was their first collaboration.
- The movie was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu to authentically portray the setting of a toddy shop and local politics.
- It had a limited theatrical release but gained more attention through television broadcasts and digital streaming platforms.
- The story draws inspiration from real-life conflicts between small business owners and local power brokers in some Tamil districts.
- Composer Sam C.S., known for his work in 'Vikram Vedha', provided the film's background score, blending folk and contemporary sounds.
