Who directed Anantha Poongathe?

Anantha Poongathe was directed by Raj Kapoor and released in 1999. Raj Kapoor is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Who stars in Anantha Poongathe?

Anantha Poongathe stars Karthik alongside Ajith Kumar, Meena, Malavika. The film marks a collaboration between Karthik and director Raj Kapoor within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Anantha Poongathe?

The music for Anantha Poongathe was composed by Deva. Deva is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Is Anantha Poongathe suitable for family viewing?

Yes — Anantha Poongathe holds a U certificate from the CBFC, meaning it is cleared for all ages including children.

Anantha Poongathe(1999)

Tamil• mins•Updated 3 May 2026

Anantha Poongathe is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Meena, and Malavika, with Karthik in a guest appearance. The story follows Jeeva, a man who silently loves a widow named Meenatchi, and the complications that arise when a wealthy girl named Divya pursues him. The film explores how respect can be mistaken for love and how circumstances force difficult choices. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film Portraying Woman in Good Light and the award for Best Dialogue Writer. The soundtrack, composed by Deva, became popular with songs like 'Akka Akka' and 'Solaikuyil'. The film was released on 27 May 1999 and received positive reviews.

Director:Raj Kapoor

Mood:

emotionaldarkuplifting

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 27 May 1999
Director: Raj Kapoor
Language: Tamil

Storyline

Jeeva runs a service that can arrange anything for anyone. He secretly loves Meenatchi, a widow with a young son. But when a rich girl named Divya falls for him, Jeeva must reveal his true feelings. His love for Meenatchi is tested when Divya's father kidnaps the boy to force a marriage.

“A breeze of happiness that heals broken hearts”

Film Details

Minutes

TamilLanguage

UCertificate

Release Date27 May 1999

Also Known AsAnandha Poongatre · Anandha Poongattre · Anantha Poongatre

Parental Guide

Violence

Low

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood

emotionaldarkuplifting

Themes

lovefamilycorruptionjustice

Toneserious

Pacingslow-burn

Complexitymoderate

Audiencemass

Best Withwith-partner

Violence2

Emotion5

Humor1

Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Anantha Poongathe

Cast reunions in this film: Karthik & Deva (15 films together), Meena & Deva (14 films together), Ajith Kumar & Deva (12 films together), Deva & Raj Kapoor (7 films together), Deva & Malavika (7 films together), and Karthik & Raj Kapoor (3 films together).

Trivia

This was the only Tamil film directed by veteran Hindi actor Raj Kapoor, not to be confused with the legendary Bollywood showman of the same name.
The film's title translates to 'Endless Affection', reflecting its core theme of selfless love and sacrifice.
Actress Roja, who played Meena, was primarily known for her work in Telugu cinema and this was one of her notable Tamil roles during that period.
The movie's soundtrack, composed by Deva, featured a hit romantic duet 'Kannukkul Nooru Nilava' sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.
The plot involving the kidnapping of a child to force a marriage was considered a bold and dramatic narrative for a late 1990s Tamil romance film.
Despite the dramatic storyline, the film did not perform well commercially, fading quickly from theaters after its release.