Anni (ⓘ, transl. Sister-in-law) is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. The film stars Master Sethu and G. Varalakshmi.
| Anni | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Screenplay by | M. S. Subramaniam |
| Story by | Tapi Dharma Rao |
| Produced by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Starring | Master Sethu G. Varalakshmi Annapoorna K. Sivaram |
| Cinematography | B. S. Ranga |
| Music by | Pendyala Nageswara Rao |
Production company | Prakash Productions |
| Distributed by | National Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 180 minutes (16255 ft.) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast edit
List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan.[1]
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Production edit
The film was produced and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao under the banner Prakash Productions. This was based on Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's novel 'Ramer Shumoti' (Ram Returning to Sanity). This was debut film for two singers, Prasada Rao and M. Venu. Later, Prasada Rao was given music for the movie 'Amara Sandesam' (1954) along with Kelkar and given music independently for the movie 'Penki Pellam' (1957). M. Venu became popular as Master Venu as a music directorTapi Dharma Rao wrote the story and M. S. Subramaniam penned the dialogues. Cinematography was done by B. S. Ranga. T. V. S. Sarma was in charge of art direction while choreography was done by Katak.[1]
The film was produced also in Telugu with the title Dheeksha.[1][2]
Soundtrack edit
Music was composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao while the lyrics were penned by M. S. Subramaniam. Singer is G. Varalakshmi while the playback singers are P. Nageswara Rao, M. Satyam, M. S. Ramarao, Venkata Krishnan and M. Sarojini.[3]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pon Vilaindhathu Jai Enboam" | P. Nageswara Rao & G. Varalakshmi | |
| 2 | "Enna Aambule Nee Enna Aambule" | ||
| 3 | "Pongalo Pongal Pongi Varudhamma" | ||
| 4 | "Ennamma Ennamma Kanne Namakku Kalyaanam" | ||
| 5 | "Kanne Paapaa Kaniye Paapaa" | G. Varalakshmi | |
| 6 | "Rama Harae Jaya Rama Harae" | ||
| 7 | "Anbu Kanindhaal Poodevi" | ||
| 8 | "Idho Paar Kaivarisai Sellaadhungka" | ||
| 9 | "Aiyaa Ezhai Yaarumillaadha" | M. Satyam & M. Sarojini | |
| 10 | "Aedhaagumo Ini Ennaagumo" | ||
| 11 | "Theenjuvai Kadhai Idhan" | ||
| 12 | "Poadaa Kanne Poayi Nee Paaradaa" | M. S. Ramarao | |
| 13 | "Maandhar Enbaar Ivar Thaanaa" | Venkata Krishnan |
References edit
- ^ a b c d 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 28 June 2017.
- ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 588.
- ^ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 15.
