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Anthony Yaar?(2009)
Tamil mins
Anthony Yaar? (2009) is a Tamil film directed by C. T. Pandi. Starring Cell Murugan, Rajesh and Vivek. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Anthony Yaar? stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.
Director:C. T. Pandi
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 July 2009
- Director
- C. T. Pandi
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
An orphan named Anthony grows up in a coastal village church. He is a kind man who helps the local fishermen and their families. They are being mistreated and exploited by a local troublemaker named Michael.
“An orphan fights for the fishermen who raised him.”
Film Details
4.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 July 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title is a direct reference to the popular 1977 Hindi film 'Amar Akbar Anthony', with Shaam's character named after its iconic hero.
- Director C. T. Pandi was primarily known as a producer and distributor; this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- The movie was shot extensively in the coastal regions of Tuticorin, capturing the authentic life of local fishing communities.
- Actor Lal, who plays the antagonist Michael, is a noted character actor in Malayalam cinema and appears in fewer Tamil films.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his frequent collaborations with director Pandi during that period.
- Despite its coastal setting and drama, the film performed modestly at the box office upon release.
- The story highlights social issues like exploitation of fishermen, a theme also seen in other Tamil films like 'Muthal Mariyathai'.
