Anbae Anbae(2003)
'Anbae Anbae' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Mani Bharathi. The film stars Shaam as Cheenu and Sharmili as Vishali, with an ensemble supporting cast including Vivek, Yugendran, M. N. Nambiar, and Manorama. The story follows a large joint family that gathers for the 80th birthday of the patriarch Mahendra Bhoopathy. Tensions rise when two cousins, Cheenu and Shiva, both fall in love with the same woman, Vishali, while greedy relatives plot to seize the family property. The film is loosely based on the Hindi blockbuster 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' (1994). Music was composed by Bharadwaj. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a commercial failure at the box office. It was released on 1 May 2003.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 May 2003
- Director
- Mani Bharathy
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Cheenu is the most loved grandson in a huge joint family. When his cousin Vishali arrives for their grandfather's birthday, he falls in love with her. But his selfish cousin Shiva also wants Vishali. As greedy relatives fight over property, Cheenu must choose between love and family loyalty.
“Love is stronger than greed”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Anbe Anbe' translates to 'Love, Love' and was inspired by a popular 1970s Tamil song of the same name.
- Director S. Mani Bharathy was known for stage plays, and this was one of his few directorial ventures in cinema.
- Actor Yugendran, who played the antagonistic grandson, was primarily a comedian in other films.
- The movie featured veteran actors Nambiar and Manorama in pivotal roles, continuing their long careers in Tamil cinema.
- Despite its family drama theme, the film did not perform well commercially upon its release.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja's son, Yuvan Shankar Raja, early in his career.
- Parts of the film were shot in Pollachi, known for its rural landscapes often used in Tamil cinema.