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| music = [[K. V. Mahadevan]] | | music = [[K. V. Mahadevan]] | ||
| cinematography = K. S. Prasath | | cinematography = K. S. Prasath<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.ph/20141229120608/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/09/04/stories/2005090413450200.htm|title = The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : He has shot many a memorable …|date = 29 December 2014}}</ref> | ||
| editing = [[K. Narayanan]] | | editing = [[K. Narayanan]] | ||
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'''''Annamitta Kai''''' ({{trans|The hand that feeds}}) is a [[1972 in film|1972]] Indian [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]]-language film written by G. Subramanium and directed by [[M. Krishnan Nair (director)|M. Krishnan Nair]], starring [[M. G. Ramachandran]]. It was produced by Ramachandra Productions, owned by M. S. Sivaswamy. ''Annamitta Kai'' was Ramachandran's last black and white movie.<ref>https://sangam.org/mgr-remembered-part-54/</ref> | '''''Annamitta Kai''''' ({{trans|The hand that feeds}}) is a [[1972 in film|1972]] Indian [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]]-language film written by G. Subramanium and directed by [[M. Krishnan Nair (director)|M. Krishnan Nair]], starring [[M. G. Ramachandran]]. It was produced by Ramachandra Productions, owned by M. S. Sivaswamy. ''Annamitta Kai'' was Ramachandran's last black and white movie.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sangam.org/mgr-remembered-part-54/|title=MGR Remembered – Part 54 – Ilankai Tamil Sangam}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Geetanjali (actress)|Geethanjali]] as Ladha, girl from Burma | * [[Geetanjali (actress)|Geethanjali]] as Ladha, girl from Burma | ||
* [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as nurse Thangame | * [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as nurse Thangame | ||
* [[S. N. Lakshmi]] as Lakshimi, | * [[S. N. Lakshmi]] as Lakshimi, Durairaj's mother | ||
*[[T. K. S. Natarajan]] as Estate labor | *[[T. K. S. Natarajan]] as Estate labor | ||
*[[Master Sekhar]] as Durai raj (Child) | *[[Master Sekhar]] as Durai raj (Child) | ||
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This movie ran for 75 days and was one of the hit movies of ([[MGR]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://srimgr.wordpress.com/category/mgr-film-records/|title=Annamitta Kai Records|accessdate=2017-07-29|publisher=srimgr}}</ref> | This movie ran for 75 days and was one of the hit movies of ([[MGR]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://srimgr.wordpress.com/category/mgr-film-records/|title=Annamitta Kai Records|accessdate=2017-07-29|publisher=srimgr}}</ref> | ||
This was the last movie of ([[MGR]]) while he was in ([[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]]). After 1 month of release of this movie, he has come out from that party and started his own ([[AIADMK]]) party on 17 October 1972. | This was the last movie of ([[MGR]]) while he was in ([[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]]). After 1 month of release of this movie, he has come out from that party and started his own ([[AIADMK]]) party on 17 October 1972.<ref>https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/jayalalithaa-actor-her-intelligence-and-strength-were-apparent-her-choice-roles-53890</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* {{IMDb title|0369238}} | * {{IMDb title|0369238}} | ||
* {{YouTube|id=yvlfTlpT-Rs|title=Annamitta Kai}} | * {{YouTube|id=yvlfTlpT-Rs|title=Annamitta Kai}} | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150715220556/http://www.thamizhisai.com/tamil-film-songs/annamitta-kai.php Annamitta kai – Thamizhisai] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20150715220556/http://www.thamizhisai.com/tamil-film-songs/annamitta-kai.php Annamitta kai – Thamizhisai] | ||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:Indian films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:09, 5 October 2021
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| Directed by | M. Krishnan Nair |
| Produced by | M. S. Sivaswamy |
| Written by | A. L. Narayanan |
| Screenplay by | G. Balasubramaniam |
| Story by | G. Balasubramaniam |
| Starring | |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasath[1] |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
Production company | Ramachandra Productions |
| Distributed by | Em. Gee. Yaar. Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 164 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Annamitta Kai (transl. The hand that feeds) is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film written by G. Subramanium and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring M. G. Ramachandran. It was produced by Ramachandra Productions, owned by M. S. Sivaswamy. Annamitta Kai was Ramachandran's last black and white movie.[3]
Plot[edit]
To repair the past errors of their father, the half brothers Durairaj (MGR) and Selvaraj (M. N. Nambiar) exchange identities, making Selvaraj the heir. Durairaj is going to take care of Selvaraj's blind mother, and try to get his brother back to a virtuous life.
Cast[edit]
- M. G. Ramachandran as Durairaj (Raju)
- Jayalalitha as Seetha
- Bharathi as Doctor Kalpana
- Pandari Bai as Sivagami, Selvaraj's mother
- M. N. Nambiar as Selvaraj
- R. S. Manohar as The manager Kannaga Rathnam, Kalpana's father
- V. K. Ramaswamy as postman Yezhaimalai
- Nagesh as The assistant-postman Thangaman
- Muthaiya as Sadhasivam Bhoopathi, Durai raj & Selvaraj's father
- Geethanjali as Ladha, girl from Burma
- Manorama as nurse Thangame
- S. N. Lakshmi as Lakshimi, Durairaj's mother
- T. K. S. Natarajan as Estate labor
- Master Sekhar as Durai raj (Child)
- Master Prabhakar as Selvaraj (Child)
The casting is established according to the original order of the credits of opening of the movie, except those not mentioned.
Production[edit]
The movie originally started filming in 1966 with the 1st scene, but couldn't continue due to MGR's shooting incident. The rest of the movie was taken in 1972. Because the initial scene was in Black & White, the producers continued the rest in Black & White.
This was the second and last time Nagesh and Manorama acted side by side after they split up in 1970 during the Navagraham casting dispute. the first one was in Raman Thediya Seethai the same year (1972).
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "16 Vayathinilae 17 Pillayamma" | P. Susheela | Vaali | 03.32 |
| 2 | "Annamitta Kai" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:56 | |
| 3 | "Onnonna Onnonna" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:22 | |
| 4 | "Mayangi Vitten" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:11 | |
| 5 | "Azhagukku" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki | 04:59 |
Release and reception[edit]
This movie ran for 75 days and was one of the hit movies of (MGR).[5]
This was the last movie of (MGR) while he was in (DMK). After 1 month of release of this movie, he has come out from that party and started his own (AIADMK) party on 17 October 1972.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ "The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : He has shot many a memorable …". 29 December 2014.
- ↑ https://archive.ph/20181114041813/http://www.ithayakkani.com/jsp/Content/MGR_Cinema.jsp
- ↑ "MGR Remembered – Part 54 – Ilankai Tamil Sangam".
- ↑ "Annamitta Kai Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ "Annamitta Kai Records". srimgr. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ↑ https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/jayalalithaa-actor-her-intelligence-and-strength-were-apparent-her-choice-roles-53890
External links[edit]
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