Annamalai(1992)
Annamalai is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. It stars Rajinikanth as the title character, alongside Khushbu Sundar, Sarath Babu, Radha Ravi, and Manorama. The story follows Annamalai, a poor milkman whose friendship with wealthy Ashok is destroyed by Ashok's father's greed. After losing his home and land through betrayal, Annamalai vows revenge and rises from poverty to become a successful hotelier. The film is a remake of the 1987 Hindi film Khudgarz, which was based on Jeffrey Archer's novel Kane and Abel. Annamalai was praised for its screenplay, direction, and Rajinikanth's performance. It ran for 175 days in theatres and became the highest-grossing Tamil film of its time. The film was released on 27 June 1992.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 26 June 1992
- Director
- Suresh Krishna
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A poor milkman named Annamalai shares a deep childhood friendship with Ashok, the son of a wealthy businessman. When Ashok's father tricks Annamalai into losing his land and home, Ashok unknowingly demolishes the house. Betrayed and heartbroken, Annamalai swears to become rich and destroy his former friend's life.
“Friendship. Betrayal. Revenge. Forgiveness.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Annamalai
Cast reunions in this film: Kushboo & Deva (24 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Deva (21 films together), Suresh Krishna & Suresh Krissna (19 films together), Deva & Vinu Chakravarthy (19 films together), Janagaraj & Manorama (18 films together), and Rajinikanth & Manorama (17 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Annamalai' was inspired by a real-life businessman and philanthropist from the director's hometown.
- The famous 'Auto Raja' dialogue was improvised by Rajinikanth on set, becoming an iconic line.
- This was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively at the Mysore Palace, requiring special permissions.
- Composer Deva reused a tune from his earlier unrejected work for the hit song 'Kadavul Ullame'.
- The film's climax fight scene used a then-novel technique of shooting with a crane for dynamic angles.
- Actress Khushbu performed her own stunts in a risky chase sequence involving a moving train.
- The movie's success led to a surge in sales of the specific brand of sunglasses Rajinikanth wore.