Annaiyin Aanai

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Annaiyin Aanai
Annaiyin Aanai.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byCh. Narayana Murthy
Written byMurasoli Maran (dialogues)
Story byCh. Narayana Murthy
Produced byA. M. M. Issmayil
Starring
CinematographyJ. G. Vijayam
Edited byM. A. Perumal
Music byS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Production
company
Paragon Pictures
Release date
  • 4 July 1958 (1958-07-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Annaiyin Aanai (transl. Mother's order) is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film, directed by Ch. Narayana Murthy, had musical score by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and was released on 4 July 1958.[1] The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil in 1959.

Plot[]

Cast[]

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 & Va. Somanathan.[7] The song "Neeyegadhi Eswari" is set in Charukesi raga.[8]

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length
1 "Patthu Maadham Sumandhu...Annaiyai Pol Oru" T. M. Soundararajan Ka. Mu. Sheriff 04:16
2 "Kanavin Maayaa Logathile" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam 03:30
3 "Neeyegadhi Eswari" P. Leela A. Maruthakasi 03:08
4 "Kollaadhe Idhupole Pollaadha Ulagame" C. S. Jayaraman & A. P. Komala 03:20
5 "Enna Saami Ennai appadi Paarkire" A. G. Rathnamala, Seergazhi Govindarajan
S. C. Krishnan
6 "Puriyadha Inbam Ariyaadha Pudhumai" P. Suseela Va. Somanathan 03:30
7 "Samrat Ashokan" (Drama) Sivaji Ganesan, M. N. Nambiar Murasoli Maran 08:42
8 "Thandhaana Thaana Thaanaa.... Senthaazham Poo" Jikki & A. G. Rathnamala K. S. Gopalakrishnan 04:28
9 "Vaanga Vaanga Maappile" P. Leela & P. Suseela 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[]

  1. ^ "Annayin Anai". The Indian Express. 4 July 1958. p. 10.
  2. ^ https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1958/aug/03-08-1958/p90.jpg
  3. ^ https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1958/aug/03-08-1958/p91.jpg
  4. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (12 April 2012). "Over to the 'voice'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  5. ^ "41-50". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Annaiyin Aanai". JioSaavn. 4 July 1958. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "State Awards for Films". Directorate of Film Festivals. 28 April 1959. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2011.

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