Anbu Karangal (transl. Hands of love) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Shankar and written by Balamurugan.[1] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Devika, Manimala and K. Balaji. It was released on 19 February 1965.
| Anbu Karangal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Written by | Balamurugan |
| Produced by | N. Periannana |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Devika K. Balaji Manimala |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
| Music by | R. Sudarsanam |
Production company | Shanthi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (July 2021) |
Cast
edit- Sivaji Ganesan as Sivaraman
- Devika as Annam
- K. Balaji as Kannan
- Manimala as Anandhi
- V. K. Ramasamy as Soodamani
- Nagesh as Thirupathy
- Manorama as Ponnamma
- O. A. K. Thevar
- P. D. Sambandam as Saint
- Seethalakshmi as Gunavathi
- G. Sakunthala as Uma
- Lakshmi Prabha as Lakshmi
- S. D. Subbulakshmi as Nallama
- Baby Shakeela as Kanmani
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by R. Sudarsanam, with lyrics by Vaali.[2][3]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Azhakenna Arivenna" | P. Susheela | 2:46 |
| "Iravu Mudinthuvidum" | P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas | 03:54 |
| "Raamanukke Seethai" | P. Susheela | 03:15 |
| "Kakithathil Kappal" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:27 |
| "Onna Irukka Kathukkanum" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:57 |
Release and reception
editAnbu Karangal was released on 19 February 1965.[4] The Indian Express wrote, "While writer Balamurugan goes on stressing the obvious, director Sankar fills the film with silly symbolisms, meaningless montages and maddening melodrama. The cumulative effect is so pernicious that even the inimitable Sivaji is unable to save the movie."[5] Kalki said the film could be watched for Ganesan's performance and Nagesh's comedy.[6]
References
edit- ^ "அன்புக் கரங்கள்". Kalki (in Tamil). 28 February 1965. p. 40. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Anbukkarangal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Annai Illam ,Anbukkarangal Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by K.V.Mahadevan ,R.Sudarsanam". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ^ "Anbukkarangal". The Indian Express. 19 February 1965. p. 12. Retrieved 14 July 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Anbukkarangal". The Indian Express. 20 March 1965. p. 3. Retrieved 14 July 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "அன்புக் கரங்கள்". Kalki (in Tamil). 7 March 1965. p. 13. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.