Annaiyin Aanai
| Annaiyin Aanai | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ch. Narayana Murthy |
| Written by | Murasoli Maran (dialogues) |
| Story by | Ch. Narayana Murthy |
| Produced by | A. M. M. Issmayil |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | J. G. Vijayam |
| Edited by | M. A. Perumal |
| Music by | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
Production company | Paragon Pictures |
| Distributed by | Subbu[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Annaiyin Aanai (transl. Mother's order) is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Ch. Narayana Murthy, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film was released on 4 July 1958,[2] and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
Plot
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Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Shankar and Ganesh[3]
- Savithri as Prema
- M. N. Nambiar as Balu
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Parobakaram
- V. R. Rajagopal as Sundari's brother
- M. R. Santhanam as Karunakaran
- O. A. K. Thevar as Public prosecutor
- K. V. Srinivasan as the Buddhist monk[4]
- M. N. Rajam as Sundari
- M. Pandari Bai as Gowri
- T. P. Muthulakshmi as Ganesh's servant
Production
Annaiyin Aanai was produced by A. M. M. Issmayil under Paragon Pictures. Ch. Narayana Murthy directed the film besides writing the story and screenplay, while Murasoli Maran wrote the dialogues. C. Raghavan was the art director, M. A. Perumal was the editor, B. Hiralal was the choreographer, and J. G. Vijayam was the cinematographer.[5] One scene in the film required Savitri's character to become emotional, grab Ganesan's character by the shirt and shake him excessively. Savitri tore Ganesan's shirt and clawed his chest, resulting in him bleeding heavily. Afterwards when he pretended to hit her with a towel, she controlled her emotions and stopped.[6]
Soundtrack
The music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. Lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam, Ka. Mu. Sheriff, K. S. Gopalakrishnan and Va. Somanathan.[7] The song "Neeyegadhi Eswari" is set in Charukesi raga.[8]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Patthu Maadham Sumandhu...Annaiyai Pol Oru" | T. M. Soundararajan | Ka. Mu. Sheriff | 04:16 |
| "Kanavin Maayaa Logathile" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 03:30 |
| "Neeyegadhi Eswari" | P. Leela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:08 |
| "Kollaadhe Idhupole Pollaadha Ulagame" | C. S. Jayaraman & A. P. Komala | 03:20 | |
| "Enna Saami Ennai appadi Paarkire" | A. G. Rathnamala, Seergazhi Govindarajan & S. C. Krishnan |
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| "Puriyadha Inbam Ariyaadha Pudhumai" | P. Susheela | Va. Somanathan | 03:30 |
| "Samrat Ashokan" (Drama) | Sivaji Ganesan, M. N. Nambiar | Murasoli Maran | 08:42 |
| "Thandhaana Thaana Thaanaa.... Senthaazham Poo" | Jikki & A. G. Rathnamala | K. S. Gopalakrishnan | 04:28 |
| "Vaanga Vaanga Maappile" | P. Leela & P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:29 |
Accolades
At the 6th National Film Awards, Annaiyin Aanai won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil – Certificate of Merit.[9]
References
- ^ "Annayin Anai". The Indian Express. 3 July 1958. p. 3. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ "Annayin Anai". The Indian Express. 4 July 1958. p. 10. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ காந்தன் (3 August 1958). "அன்னையின் ஆணை". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 90–91. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (12 April 2012). "Over to the 'voice'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "41-50". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ Ganesan, Sivaji; Narayana Swamy, T. S. (2007) [2002]. Autobiography of an Actor: Sivaji Ganesan, October 1928 – July 2001. Sivaji Prabhu Charities Trust. p. 103. OCLC 297212002.
- ^ "Annaiyin Aanai". JioSaavn. 4 July 1958. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ Swaminathan, G. (5 August 2021). "Gurucharan's 'Akhilam Madhuram' was more a blend of songs and ragas". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "State Awards for Films". Directorate of Film Festivals. 28 April 1959. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
