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Anbu(2003)

5.5/10
Tamil140 mins

Anbu (2003) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Hayaath. Starring Bala, Deepu and Vadivelu. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Anbu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2003.

Director:Hayaath
Mood:
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
6 February 2003
Director
Hayaath
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Singamuthu hopes to marry a woman whose sisters will also marry his brothers. His cousin Chinnathayi wants to marry him herself. She tries to ruin every marriage proposal he receives.

A cousin's jealousy threatens three brothers' search for love.

Film Details

5.5Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date6 February 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஅன்புத் தொல்லை
Also Known AsAnbuthollai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilyrevengeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Hayaath was also a popular costume designer in Tamil cinema before turning to direction.
  • Anbu Thollai was the debut film for actress Reema Sen in Tamil, though she had already acted in other Indian languages.
  • The movie's plot of brothers marrying sisters is a recurring theme in Tamil folklore and earlier Tamil films.
  • Actor Livingston, known for comic roles, played a supporting part as one of the brothers seeking marriage.
  • The film's title translates to 'Love Trouble', directly hinting at the romantic conflicts in the story.
  • Parts of the movie were shot in Pollachi, a location often used in Tamil cinema for rural family settings.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his early work in the industry after assisting his father Deva.

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Frequently Asked Questions