Aneethi(2023)
Arjun Das and Dushara Vijayan take the lead roles in a captivating drama film helmed by the talented director Vasanthabalan.
Aneethi is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar since 1 October 2023.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, aha
- OTT Release Date
- 1 October 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 21 July 2023
- Director
- Vasanthabalan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
A food delivery man with a health issue falls in love with a housekeeper named Subbu. Their lives are thrown into chaos when they become involved in the mysterious death of an old woman.
“Love turns deadly in a case of mistaken identity.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aneethi
Cast reunions in this film: G. V. Prakash Kumar & Kaali Venkat (11 films together), Bharani & Barani (4 films together), Singampuli & G. V. Prakash Kumar (3 films together), Singampuli & Kaali Venkat (3 films together), Singampuli & Pugazh (3 films together), and Vasanthabalan & G. V. Prakash Kumar (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aneethi' means 'injustice' in Tamil, reflecting its central theme of social inequality.
- Director Vasanthabalan is known for realistic films and shot parts of this movie in actual Chennai apartments.
- Actor Kalaiyarasan prepared for his role by spending time with food delivery workers to understand their daily struggles.
- The story was partly inspired by real-life incidents involving gig economy workers in urban India.
- Aneethi had a limited theatrical release but gained attention through positive word-of-mouth after its OTT premiere.
- The film uses minimal background music to create a raw, realistic atmosphere throughout key scenes.
- This was the first collaboration between Vasanthabalan and cinematographer Dinesh B. Krishnan since the 2008 film 'Arai En 305-il Kadavul'.
