
Anjathe(2008)
Tamil160 mins
Anjathe (2008) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Mysskin. Starring Narain, Ajmal Ameer and Prasanna. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Anjathe stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2008.
Director:Mysskin
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 February 2008
- Director
- Mysskin
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Two friends take very different paths. One becomes a violent troublemaker, while the other works hard to join the police. Their roles are unexpectedly reversed when the reckless friend ends up becoming a police officer himself.
“Two friends. One badge. A deadly switch of fate.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date14 February 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAnjathey · Anjaathey · Anjadhey · Anjaadhey · Sneham
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
friendshipcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Anjathe' means 'enemy' in Tamil, but it was originally planned to be named 'Kadhal' (Love) before the script changed.
- Director Mysskin played a small cameo as a blind man in the film, though his face is not clearly shown.
- The movie was shot in just 45 days, which is considered a very short schedule for a Tamil film of its scale.
- Actor Prasanna, who played Kiruba, had to undergo police training to look authentic as a sub-inspector.
- The film's climax was shot in a real police training academy in Chennai to add realism.
- Anjathe was a surprise box office hit and later gained a cult following for its gritty storytelling.
- The background score uses a recurring whistle theme, which became iconic and is still remembered by fans.








