Anbukku Naan Adimai
Anbukku Naan Adimai (transl. I am a slave to love) is a Tamil language film, directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced under the Devar Films banner by C. Dandayuthapani. It stars Rajinikanth, Vijayan, Surulirajan, Thengai Srinivasan, Asokan, Sundarrajan, Sujatha, Rathi, Ramaprabha and Jayamalini.[2] The film was simultaneously made in Telugu as Mayadari Krishnudu, with Sridhar replacing Vijayan and a slightly different supporting cast that included Satyanarayana, Mohan Babu, and Allu Rama Lingaiah.
| Anbukku Naan Adimai | |
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 Poster pf Tamil version | |
| Directed by | R. Thyagarajan |
| Written by | Thooyavan |
| Screenplay by | Thooyavan |
| Story by | Syed Jwalamuhi |
| Starring | Rajinikanth Vijayan (Tamil) Sridhar (Telugu) Sujatha Rathi |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy |
| Edited by | M. G. Balu Rao |
Production company | Devar Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil Telugu |
Cast
Tamil version
- Rajinikanth as Gopinath
- Vijayan as Gopinath's Brother
- Sujatha as Lakshmi
- Rathi as Gowri
- Surulirajan as C.I.D. Kandhasamy
- Thengai Srinivasan as Head Constable
- A. Karunanidhi as Head Constable
- 'Karate' R. V. T. Mani as Nagappan
- S. A. Ashokan as D.C.P.
- Nagesh as Sekhar (Guest appearance)
- Major Sundarrajan as Sundar
- Prabhakar as Velu
- Ramaprabha as Gowri's sister
- Jayamalini
- V. Gopalakrishnan
- Master Haja Sheriff as Child Gopinath
- Usilai Mani as Police constable
Telugu version
The characters played by Sujatha, Rathi, and Jayamalini were retained for the Telugu version. The character Gopinath is renamed Krishna in the Telugu version.
- Rajinikanth as Krishna
- Sridhar as Krishna's elder brother
- Satyanarayana as Sarva Rayudu
- Mohan Babu
- Allu Rama Lingaiah
- Rama Prabha
- K. V. Chalam
- K. K. Sharma
- Babji
Plot
Vijayan (Sridhar in Telugu), the Inspector and Rajini a thief, are brothers who get separated in childhood. When they meet in a strange situation, Vijayan is thrown out of the train and Rajini lands in the village as inspector and the events following is the story. Rathi who performs dance in the street helps Rajini and steals his heart.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3]
- Tamil Track List
| No. | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aadu Nanaiyuthenu" | P. Susheela, Saradha | Vaali | 5:32 |
| 2 | "Kaaththodu Poovurasa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:04 | |
| 3 | "Kaattiloru Singakuttiyam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Panju Arunachalam | 3:11 |
| 4 | "Onedrodu Onedranaom" | P. Susheela | 3:19 | |
| 5 | "Vayalooru Mayilaattam" | P. Susheela | Vaali | 4:10 |
All lyrics are written by Aatreya.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chengavi Panche Katti" | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:18 |
| 2. | "Gudivada Gummatam" | P. Susheela | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Okaritho Okaruga" | P. Susheela | 4:26 |
| 4. | "Vachchadu Maa Palleku" | P. Susheela | 5:12 |
| 5. | "Anaganaga" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:24 |
| Total length: | 22:32 | ||
References
- Gayathri Sreekanth (2008). The Name is Rajinikanth. Om Books International. p. 369.
- "Anbukku Naan Adimai". cinesouth. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- "Anbukku Naan Adimai Songs". raaga. Retrieved 1 October 2013.