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Aanandham(2001)
Tamil156 mins
Aanandham (2001) is a 156-minute Tamil film directed by N. Linguswamy. Starring Arthur Wilson, R. B. Choudary and Sashi Kumar. With an audience rating of 5.1/10, Aanandham stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.
Director:N. Linguswamy
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 May 2001
- Director
- N. Linguswamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A man works hard to support his three younger brothers. Tensions begin when the wife of one brother starts to rebel against her husband, causing problems for the whole family.
“A family's bond tested by a wife's defiance.”
Film Details
5.1Rating
156Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 May 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஆனந்தம்
Also Known AsAanandham
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
familyloveidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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MammoottyActor
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MuraliActor
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DevayaniActor
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RambhaActor
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AbbasActor
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SnehaActor
→#7N. LinguswamyDirector
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Arthur WilsonCrew
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S. A. RajkumarMusic Composer
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R. B. ChoudaryCrew
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Sashi KumarActor
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- The film was originally planned with a different director, but N. Linguswamy took over after the initial director left the project.
- Actor Suriya, who plays Surya, was still early in his career and this was one of his first notable supporting roles.
- The movie's title 'Anandham' means 'happiness' in Tamil, which contrasts with the family conflicts shown in the story.
- A key song in the film, 'Kadhal Vandhale', was composed by Vidyasagar and became popular for its romantic melody.
- The film's release faced competition from several other major Tamil films during the same season.
- Actress Devayani, who plays Madhavan's wife, was known for strong roles and her performance highlighted the family tension.
- Some outdoor scenes were filmed in picturesque hill stations to depict the family's happier moments before the drama.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Aanandham
Thavasi, Viji's father-The four brother's mother16 films →
The four brothers' father-The four brother's mother15 films →
The four brothers' father-Thavasi, Viji's father10 films →
Actor-Thavasi, Viji's father9 films →
Actor-Composer7 films →
Actor-Composer6 films →
Actor-Composer6 films →
Music Composer-Thavasi, Viji's father5 films →
Actor-Composer3 films →
Actor-The four brothers' father3 films →
The four brothers' father-Actor3 films →
The four brothers' father-Actor3 films →
Actor-Thavasi, Viji's father3 films →
Actor-Thavasi, Viji's father2 films →
Director-Thavasi, Viji's father2 films →
Actor-Thavasi, Viji's father2 films →


