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Annakodi(2013)

4.9/10
Tamil minstheatrical

Annakodi is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed and written by Bharathiraja. The film stars Karthika Nair as the title character Annakodi and Lakshman Narayan as Kodiveeran, with Manoj K. Bharathi, Meenal, and Renuka in supporting roles. Set in a rural Tamil Nadu village, the story follows a high-caste woman who falls in love with a lower-caste man, leading to conflict with her family and society. The film explores themes of caste discrimination, forced marriage, and forbidden love. Produced by Manoj Creations, Annakodi received mixed reviews for its melodramatic tone and predictable plot. It was released on June 28, 2013, and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Amazon Prime Video, Plex
Theatrical Release
28 June 2013
Director
Bharathiraja
Language
Tamil
Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

Annakodi, a young woman from a wealthy high-caste family, falls in love with Kodiveeran, a poor lower-caste laborer. When her parents discover their relationship, they force her to marry a high-caste man. Kodiveeran must fight against the powerful caste system and family pressure to win back his love.

Love defies caste, but caste destroys love

Film Details

4.9Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 June 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAnnakodiyum Kodiveeranum

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
loverevengecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Annakodi

Cast reunions in this film: Manoj Bharathiraja & Bharathiraja (5 films together), Bharathiraja & G. V. Prakash Kumar (2 films together), and G. V. Prakash Kumar & Renuka (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot in the remote village of Kodaikanal, using many local non-actors to add authenticity.
  • Director Bharathiraja originally planned to cast a bigger star but chose newcomers to keep the story realistic.
  • It was the Tamil debut of actress Karthika, who is the daughter of veteran Tamil actor Napoleon.
  • The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, marking one of his few collaborations with Bharathiraja in the 2010s.
  • Annakodi faced legal issues during release due to its bold portrayal of caste-based conflict and violence.
  • The movie was inspired by real-life incidents of caste oppression that Bharathiraja observed in rural Tamil Nadu.
  • Despite its serious theme, the film underperformed at the box office, ending its theatrical run quickly.

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