Ananda Tandavam(2009)
Ananda Tandavam is a 2009 family drama and romance film. It tells the story of a young man named Madan, a talented painter living in Chennai. His peaceful life changes when he falls in love with a beautiful dancer named Anitha. The film beautifully shows their love story, but also brings in family tensions and past secrets that test their bond. The movie is known for its lovely music and heartfelt performances. Actor Siddharth plays the lead role of Madan, and he is very good in it. This film is one of his top remembered roles, along with his famous movie Boys. Actress Tamannaah Bhatia plays Anitha, and their chemistry is sweet to watch. At its heart, Ananda Tandavam is about love, sacrifice, and the difficult choices between personal dreams and family duty. It is a simple, emotional tale that many families can enjoy together.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 10 April 2009
- Director
- Gandhi Krishna
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A shy man named Raghu falls in love with a kind woman named Madhu. She marries someone else and moves abroad. After her husband betrays her, she understands her true feelings are for Raghu.
“Love lost, then found again.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ananda Tandavam
Cast reunions in this film: G. V. Prakash Kumar & Charlie (3 films together), and Tamannaah Bhatia & Charlie (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is based on the novel 'Sujatha' by Sujatha Rangarajan, who also wrote the screenplay before his death.
- It was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu, with the Telugu version titled 'Madhumasam'.
- The film's music was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, marking one of his early projects as a composer.
- Director Gandhi Krishna previously worked as an assistant to director Mani Ratnam on several films.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and performed poorly at the box office upon its debut.
- A key song in the film, 'Oru Naal', was shot in picturesque locations in Ooty and Kodaikanal.
- Actor Siddharth, who played the lead, dubbed for his own character in both the Tamil and Telugu versions.