| Anbukku Naan Adimai | |
|---|---|
 Poster of Tamil version | |
| Directed by | R. Thyagarajan |
| Screenplay by | Thooyavan |
| Story by | Syed Jwalamuhi |
| Produced by | C. Dhandayuthapani |
| Starring | Rajinikanth Karate Mani (Tamil) Sreedhar (Telugu) Sujatha Rathi |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy |
| Edited by | M. G. Balu Rao |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Devar Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Tamil Telugu |
Anbukku Naan Adimai (transl. I am a slave to love) is a 1980 Indian Tamil language action drama film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced under the Devar Films banner by C. Dhandayuthapani. It stars Rajinikanth, Vijayan, Surulirajan, Thengai Srinivasan, Asokan, Sundarrajan, Sujatha, Rathi, Ramaprabha and Jayamalini.[1] The film was simultaneously made in Telugu as Mayadari Krishnudu, with Sreedhar replacing Vijayan and a slightly different supporting cast that included Satyanarayana, Mohan Babu, and Allu Rama Lingaiah.[2] It was remade in Hindi as Thanedaar.[3]
Plot
Vijayan (Sreedhar 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 the inspector and the events following is the story. Rathi who performs a dance in the street helps Rajini and steals his heart.
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
- Sreedhar as Krishna's elder brother
- Satyanarayana as Sarva Rayudu
- Mohan Babu
- Allu Rama Lingaiah
- Rama Prabha
- K. V. Chalam
- K. K. Sharma
- Babji
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4]
- Tamil Track List[5]
| Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Aadu Nanaiyuthenu" | P. Susheela, Saradha | Vaali | 5:32 |
| "Kaaththodu Poovurasa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:04 | |
| "Kaattiloru Singakuttiyam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Panchu Arunachalam | 3:11 |
| "Onrodu Onranaom" | P. Susheela | 3:19 | |
| "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 | ||
Reception
Kanthan of Kalki praised Sujatha's performance, but felt Vijayan was underutilised.[6]
References
- ↑ "Anbukku naan adimai ( 1980 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 7 September 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ↑ "Mayadari Krishnudu". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ↑ "Madhuri Dixit reminisces song 'Tamma Tamma' as movie 'Thanedar' clocks 30 years". Asian News International. 10 December 2020. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ↑ "Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ↑ "Anbukku Naan Adimai Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Illayaraja". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 5 October 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ↑ காந்தன் (29 June 1980). "அன்புக்கு நான் அடிமை". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 41. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.