Anandan or Agni Purana Mahimai is an Indian Tamil language historical film directed and produced by S. D. S. Yogi[1] with M. V. Mani, S. D. R. Chandran, B. Saraswathi, Krishnakanth and K. V. Jeeva in the lead roles. The film was released in 1942.[2][3]
| Anandan or Agni Purana Mahimai | |
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 Film poster | |
| ஆனந்தன் அல்லது அக்னி புராண மகிமை | |
| Directed by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Screenplay by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Story by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Produced by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Starring | M. V. Mani S. D. R. Chandran B. Saraswathi Krishnakanth K. V. Jeeva |
| Cinematography | R. M. Krishnaswami |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan G. Ramanathan |
Production company | Madras Bharat Studio Movietone |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editIt's a mythological story in which events happened some 2000 years ago. A scheming Rajaguru (King's advisor) tries to destroy a respected priest in the kingdom but finally is punished by Gods.[2]
Cast
editAdapted from The Hindu article.[2]
- M. V. Mani as Vasantha Maharaja
- S.D.R. Chandran as Rajaguru Rashtracharya
- B. Saraswathi as court dancer Mohini
- Krishnakanth as priest Aananthan
- K.V. Jeeva as Queen Vasanthi
Soundtrack
editMusic was scored by K. V. Mahadevan and G. Ramanathan[2]
Reception
editThe film did fairly well in box-office. Film historian Randor Guy said the film is remembered for "The deft direction by S.D.S.Yogi, good performances by S.D.R. Chandran and B. Saraswathi."[2]
References
edit- ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 574.
- ^ a b c d e Guy, Randor (31 October 2015). "Aanandan (1942)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ^ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017.