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{{Infobox film
| name = Annadurai
| image = Annadurai Poster.jpg
| alt = 
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| director = G. Srinivasan
| producer = Fatima Vijay Antony [[Raadhika]]
| writer = G. Srinivasan
| starring = [[Vijay Antony]] Diana Champika Mahima [[Jewel Mary]]
| music = Vijay Antony
| cinematography = Dillraj
| editing = Vijay Antony & Sreyes KS
| studio = [[Raadhika|R Studios]] [[Vijay Antony|Vijay Antony Film Corporation]]
| distributor =
| released = 30 November 2017
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Annadurai''''' is a 2017 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]] written and directed by G. Srinivasan. The film stars [[Vijay Antony]] in a dual role along with Diana Champika, Mahima, and [[Jewel Mary]] in the lead roles, while [[Radha Ravi]] and [[Kaali Venkat]] play supporting roles. Vijay Antony also composed music for the film and also served as the film editor for the first time in his career. Produced by Fatima Vijay Antony and [[Raadhika]], the film began production during February 2017 and was released on 30 November 2017.<ref name="sify">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-antony-plays-a-teacher-in-annadurai-news-tamil-rjfniechajffh.html|website=sify.com|title=Vijay Antony plays a teacher in 'Annadurai'|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref>

==Plot==
Annadurai ([[Vijay Antony]]) becomes a drunkard following his lover Esther’s death. He earns the wrath of his family except for his mother. On the other hand, his lookalike brother Thambidurai (Vijay Antony) is a good-natured person who works as a PT master in a school. Thambidurai and his cousin Revathi (Diana Champika) fall in love, and their wedding is planned. One day, Annadurai is fully drunk and enters into a quarrel with the person in charge of the bar and accidentally kills him. Annadurai is arrested and sentenced to seven years imprisonment.

Thambidurai loses his job due to Annadurai’s bad image in the town. Also, a ruthless moneylender cheats Thambidurai’s father and takes away their textile showroom. Angered Thambidurai attacks the money lender. Thambidurai thinks that being truthful is not respected in the society and joins hands with a corrupt counsellor named Karuppiah and works as his henchman. Karuppiah is the benami for MLA Mahalingam ([[Radha Ravi]]). Thambidurai transforms into a powerful don in the town.

Annadurai gets released from jail post completing his seven years term and gets shocked seeing Thambidurai as a don. Annadurai is not accepted by his parents, as well. Annadurai threatens the moneylender to give back their property which was taken over by false means. The money lender fears and agrees. Annadurai gets back the property document and transfers his share to the daughter of the bar in charge (who was killed by Annadurai).

Trouble erupts between Thambidurai and Karuppiah, in which Thambidurai kills Karuppiah. Thambidurai decides to surrender to the police. However, Mahalingam plans to kill Thambidurai. He falsely accuses Thambidurai in a murder of an inspector and issues an encounter order against Thambidurai. Annadurai sets the stage to save his brother. Annadurai kills Mahalingam and kidnaps Thambidurai. Annadurai disguises himself as Thambidurai and informs about his whereabouts to the police. Policemen rush to the place and shoot Annadurai, believing him to be Thambidurai. Annadurai is killed. Thambidurai understands Annadurai’s love for him and his family. Finally, Thambidurai is married to Revathi.

==Cast==
*[[Vijay Antony]] as Annadurai and Thambidurai
*Diana Champika as Revathi
*[[Mahima Nambiar]] as Eswari
*[[Jewel Mary]] as Chitra
*[[Radha Ravi]] as MLA Mahalingam
*[[Kaali Venkat]] as Karna
*Cheranraj as Dhayalan
*[[Nalinikanth]]
*Rindu Ravi
*Uday Rajkumar
*David

==Production==
In February 2017, [[Vijay Antony]] announced that he would act in a film titled ''Annadurai'' by newcomer G. Srinivasan for the production house of [[Raadhika]].<ref name="sify2">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/annadurai-title-confirmed-for-vijay-antony-s-next-news-tamil-rcilIqgdiijbh.html|website=sify.com|title='Annadurai' title confirmed for Vijay Antony 's next|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref> It was later revealed that the film had no connection to the Tamil politician [[C. N. Annadurai]], and that the title was merely used to garner attention amongst audiences.<ref name="indiaglitz">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-antony-to-star-kaali-directed-by-kiruthiga-udhayanidhi-from-may-film-with-radaan-postponed-tamil-news-183746|title=Vijay Antony to star Kaali directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi from May film with Radaan postponed — Tamil Movie News|website=IndiaGlitz|date=19 April 2017|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref> Srinivasan revealed that Vijay Antony would portray twin brothers, Annadurai and Thambidurai, and the story would narrate events between 2010 and 2017. Apart from acting and working as a co-producer alongside his wife Fatima, Vijay Antony also accepted to compose the film's music and work as the film's editor for the first time in his career.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/now-vijay-antony-turns-editor-with-annadurai/articleshow/60337612.cms|title=Now, Vijay Antony turns editor with Annadurai | Tamil Movie News|website=Times of India|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref> The makers signed on three new actresses Diana Champika, Telugu actress Mahima and Malayalam actress [[Jewel Mary]] to portray leading female roles, while [[Kaali Venkat]] and [[Radharavi]] were also cast.<ref name="deccanchronicle">{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/100917/vijay-antonys-power-packed-twin-act-in-annadurai.html|website=deccanchronicle.com|title=Vijay Antony's power packed twin act in Annadurai|date=10 September 2017|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref> Cinematography was done by K.Dillraj, who previously taking charge of cinematographer in [[Thagaraaru]] film.

In April 2017, Raadhika Sarathkumar's properties were put under watch for tax evasion meaning that Vijay Antony chose to prioritise his work for Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi's ''Kaali'', which was also produced by him, and the film was briefly put on hold.<ref name="indiaglitz"/><ref name="sify3">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-antony-s-annadurai-on-hold-to-shoot-for-kaali-in-may-news-tamil-respBQcgdafhd.html|website=sify.com|title=Vijay Antony's 'Annadurai' on hold, to shoot for 'Kaali' in May!|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref> He later continued to shoot for both films simultaneously.<ref name="indiatimes2">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-antony-shoots-for-two-films-simultaneously/articleshow/59093340.cms|title=Vijay Antony shoots for two films simultaneously | Tamil Movie News|website=Times of India|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref> The film was completely shot in [[Tirukoilur]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], the hometown of the director.<ref name="nowrunning">{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/vijay-antonys-double-avatar-in-anna-durai/136027/story.htm|website=nowrunning.com|title=Vijay Antony's double avatar in Anna Durai|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref>

In September 2017, the makers brought in renowned Telugu actor [[Chiranjeevi]] to launch the title of Telugu version of the film, who revealed the title as ''Indrasena''. Chiranjeevi agreed to promote the film owing to his close friendship with actress Raadhika.<ref name="deccanchronicle2">{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/070917/chiranjeevi-all-praises-for-vijay-antony.html|website=deccanchronicle.com|title=Chiranjeevi all praises for Vijay Antony|date=7 September 2017|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref><ref name="sify4">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chiranjeevi-to-launch-the-first-look-of-vijay-antony-s-indrasena-news-tamil-rjemixfggfbgh.html|website=sify.com|title=Chiranjeevi to launch the first look of Vijay Antony's Indrasena|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref>

==Release==
The satellite rights of the film were sold to [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/sun-tv-acquires-the-satellite-rights-of-annadurai/articleshow/61781694.cms|title=Sun TV acquires the satellite rights of Annadurai|work=Times Of India|access-date=24 November 2017}}</ref> The film was dubbed in Telugu as ''Indrasena''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdXYkQeB4tw</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Vijay Antony]] with lyrics written by Arun Bharathi. The audio was released under labels Vijay Antony Music and [[Divo (Record Label)|Divo]].<ref>https://gaana.com/album/annadurai</ref>
{{Infobox album
| name = Annadurai
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Vijay Antony]]
| cover =
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| released = 2017
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| length =
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| prev_title = [[Yaman (film)|Yaman]]
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = [[Kaali (2018 film)|Kaali]]
| next_year = 2018
}}
*"Thangama Vairama" — Vijay Antony
*"GST" — Santosh, Supriya Joshi
*"Odathey" — Ananthu, Andrew
*"Odathey" (Pathos) - Ananthu
*"Annadurai Theme" - Ananthu

==Critical reception==
The film received mixed reviews from critics. ''The Indian Express'' called ''Annadurai'' "gigantic misstep" in Vijay Antony's career and "seems like a massive error of judgment to have played a dual role in the tedious film that leads us to the obvious conclusion that we have known all along".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/annadurai-movie-review-vijay-antony-g-srinivasan-star-rating-4960703/|title=Annadurai movie review: Vijay Antony is terrible in the film|date=2 December 2017}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' wrote, "Overall, Annadurai has a few scenes that could entertain the audience, but as a complete package, it is a little too filmy and over the top."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/annadurai/annadurai-review-1.html|title = Annadurai (Aka) Annaadurai review|date = 30 November 2017}}</ref>

In regards, ''Hindustan Times'' gave a positive review citing "Despite falling into a very familiar territory of sentiment and drama, Annadurai is a family-friendly film and the credit goes to debutant director Srinivasan, who makes it a cut above most films in this space."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/annadurai-movie-review-vijay-antony-shines-in-this-family-friendly-drama/story-iI9yptupLwOYzmK7sa56oL.html|title=Annadurai movie review: Vijay Antony shines in this family-friendly drama|date=30 November 2017}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|tt7512592}}

[[Category:2017 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Vijay Antony]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Twins in Indian films]]
[[Category:2017 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2017 action drama films]]

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