1942 Indian film
| Anandan or Agni Purana Mahimai | |
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 Film poster | |
| ஆனந்தன் அல்லது அக்னி புராண மகிமை | |
| Directed by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Screenplay by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Story by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Produced by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Starring | M. V. Mani S. D. R. Chandran B. Saraswathi Krishnakanth K. V. Jeeva |
| Cinematography | R. M. Krishnaswami |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan G. Ramanathan |
| Production company | Madras Bharat Studio Movietone |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Anandan or Agni Purana Mahimai is an Indian Tamil language historical film directed and produced by S. D. S. Yogi with M. V. Mani, S. D. R. Chandran, B. Saraswathi, Krishnakanth and K. V. Jeeva in the lead roles. The film was released in 1942.
Plot
It's a mythological story in which events happened some 2000 years ago. A scheming Rajaguru (King's advisor) tries to destroy a respected priest in the kingdom but finally is punished by Gods.
Cast
Adapted from The Hindu article.
- M. V. Mani as Vasantha Maharaja
- S.D.R. Chandran as Rajaguru Rashtracharya
- B. Saraswathi as court dancer Mohini
- Krishnakanth as priest Aananthan
- K.V. Jeeva as Queen Vasanthi
Soundtrack
Music was scored by K. V. Mahadevan and G. Ramanathan
Reception
The film did fairly well in box-office. Film historian Randor Guy said the film is remembered for "The deft direction by S.D.S.Yogi, good performances by S.D.R. Chandran and B. Saraswathi."
References
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 574.
- ^ Guy, Randor (31 October 2015). "Aanandan (1942)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017.