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Anbe Sivam(2003)

8.2/10
Tamil160 mins

Anbe Sivam (2003) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Sundar C.. Starring Kamal Haasan, R. Madhavan and Kiran Rathod. With an audience rating of 8.2/10, Anbe Sivam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2003.

Director:Sundar C.
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
Theatrical Release
15 January 2003
Director
Sundar C.
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
8.2/10

Storyline

A young, arrogant man and an older, disabled man with a positive outlook are forced to travel together. Despite their differences, they form an unlikely bond during the journey. Their shared experiences reveal how they are connected in unexpected ways.

Two strangers. One journey. An unlikely bond.

Film Details

8.2Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 January 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஅன்பே சிவம்
Also Known AsSathyame Sivam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
friendshiplovefamilyidentity
Tonepoetic
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor4
Rewatchability5

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's original title was 'Anbe Anbe', but it was changed to 'Anbe Sivam' to better reflect its spiritual themes.
  • Kamal Haasan initially hesitated to play Nallasivam, fearing the heavy makeup would limit his performance, but was convinced by the director.
  • The famous train accident sequence was filmed using a real, decommissioned train carriage placed on a set, not with visual effects.
  • Madhavan's character was named Anbarasu, which is also the real first name of director Sundar C.
  • The song 'Mouname Paarvayai' was originally composed for a different film but was reused here after that project was shelved.
  • Despite its later cult status, the film was only a moderate commercial success at the time of its release.
  • The film's socialist dialogues were partly inspired by the real-life views of writer Sujatha, who contributed to the script.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Anbe Sivam

Kandasamy Padayachi-Actor17 films
Kandasamy Padayachi-Music Composer16 films
Actor-Kandasamy Padayachi's Assistant10 films
Kandasamy Padayachi-Dance Choreographer7 films
Director-Padayatchi's assistant7 films
Kandasamy Padayachi-Kandasamy Padayachi's Assistant6 films
Kandasamy Padayachi-Actor4 films
Kandasamy Padayachi-Railway Station master4 films
Actor-Railway Station master4 films
Kandasamy Padayachi's Assistant-Railway Station master4 films
Kandasamy Padayachi-Actor3 films
Kandasamy Padayachi's Assistant-Music Composer3 films
Kandasamy Padayachi-Director2 films
Kandasamy Padayachi-Balasaraswathi's Mother2 films
Director-Train Ticket checker for the Coromandel Express[2 films
Actor-Balasaraswathi's Mother2 films

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