Anjaamai (transl. Fearlessness) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film written and directed by S. P. Subburaman in his directorial debut and produced by Dr. M. Thirunavukarasu MD under the banner of Thiruchithram Productions and presented by Dream Warrior Pictures.[1] The film stars Vidharth, Vani Bhojan, Rahman and Krithik Mohan in lead roles.The soundtrack and background score were composed by Raghav Prasad and Kannan, and Kalacharan, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Karthick and Ram Sudharsan.[2][3]
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| Directed by | S. P. Subburaman |
| Written by | S. P. Subburaman |
| Produced by | Dr. M. Thirunavukarasu MD |
| Starring | Vidharth Vani Bhojan Rahman |
| Cinematography | Karthick |
| Edited by | Ram Sudharsan |
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Production company | Thiruchithram Productions |
| Distributed by | Dream Warrior Pictures |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Anjaamai was released in theatres on 7 June 2024. [4]The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised the lead cast's performance, social message, emotional scenes and direction.
Synopsis
editSarkar (Vidharth), hails from a village near Dindigul, Tamil Nadu and works as a farmer. He has two children, with his eldest son, Arundhavam (Krithik Mohan), aspiring to become a doctor. At this point, the Union Government introduces the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical education. The film depicts Sarkar’s struggles to make his son’s dream a reality, shedding light on the challenges faced by students from Tamil Nadu and their families due to the exam.
Sarkar joins forces with socialite Manikkam (Rahman) to advocate for his son. The narrative focuses more on the father-son relationship in the first half, with Sarkar’s son traveling to Jaipur, Rajasthan to take the exam.
Cast
edit- Vidharth as Sarkar
- Vani Bhojan as Saraswathi, Sarkar's wife
- Rahman as Adv. Manikkam
- Krithik Mohan as Arundhavam, Sarkaar's son
- Rekha Sivan as Sarkar's daughter
- KPY Ramar
- G. Balachandran (ex-IAS) as Justice Sundaram
- Gireesh Krish Nair as the doctor
- KPY Kuraishi
- G. Marimuthu
- Vijay Babu
- Ashok Pandian
Production
editSoundtrack
editThe songs for the film were composed by Raghav Prasad and Kannan, while the background score was composed by Kalacharan.[6][7][8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Aaririraaro" | Karthik Netha | Raghav Prasad | Rahul Nambiar Sai Vignesh | 5:19 |
| 2. | "Kadavula Naanum" | Arun Bharathi | Kannan | Mukesh Mohamed Sreenisha | 4:27 |
| 3. | "Neeye Neeye" | Arivumathi | Raghav Prasad | Padmalatha | 3:50 |
| 4. | "Undhan Velai" | S. P. Subburaman | Raghav Prasad | Raghav Prasad V. M. Murugappa | 4:12 |
| 5. | "Yaar Neenga" | S. P. Subburaman | Raghav Prasad | P. Sampath Kumar | 1:05 |
| 6. | "Yaar Neenga" (Drama Version) | S. P. Subburaman | Raghav Prasad | P. Sampath Kumar | 0:40 |
Release
editTheatrical
editAnjaamai was scheduled to release in theatres on 7 June 2024.[9]
Home media
editAnjaamai is set to be premiered in Aha Tamil on 29 October 2024.[10]
Reception
editA critic from Cinema Express wrote that "Shouldering a noble intention accompanied by effective performances and powerful rhetorics, Anjaamai, true to the title, fearlessly voices against unempathetic policies drafted by bureaucrats and politicians unmindful of how they will be received by the common man".[11] A critic from The Times of India rated the film two out of five stars and wrote that "All in all, Anjaamai acts as a reminder for filmmakers to not go overboard with an emotional plot and to refrain from sensationalising a story".[12] A critic from Times Now rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "This film is aimed at conveying a message and might not be for those looking for entertainment. A decent film, worth watching once!"[13]
A critic from StudioFlicks wrote "Director Subburaman effectively showcases the stress and pressure imposed on students to succeed in the NEET exam".[14]
References
edit- ^ "Viddharth And Vani Bhojan's Film Titled 'Anjaamai'; An Intense First Look Revealed". The Times of India. 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Makers unveil first-look poster of Anjaamai". DT Next. 23 May 2024.
- ^ "`அஞ்சாமை' டிரைலர் நாளை வெளியாகிறது". Maalai Malar. 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Vidaarth's Anjaamai gets a release date". Cinema Express. 31 May 2024. Archived from the original on 19 July 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ "Anjaamai Not A Film That Offers Solutions: Director SP Subburaman". News18. 1 June 2024.
- ^ "#Anjaamai JukeBox is live now! Immerse yourself in music that encapsulates the themes of sacrifice, resilience, and justice. Tune in to experience it". Twitter. 7 June 2024.
- ^ "'Aaririraaro' song from Vidaarth's Anjaamai out". Cinema Express. 11 June 2024.
- ^ "'Kadavula Naanum' song from Vidaarth's Anjaamai out". Cinema Express. 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Anjaamai release date: Vidaarth and Rahman's film will hit the big screens on THIS date". Desimartini. 31 May 2024.
- ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (25 October 2024). "Vidaarth's Anjaamai gets OTT release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (7 June 2024). "Anjaamai Movie Review: A commendable political drama that hits out at chinks in the academia". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Radhakrishnan, Roopa (7 June 2024). "Anjaamai Movie Review : Too much melodrama and sensationalisation bring down this film". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ KR, Manigandan (6 June 2024). "Anjaamai Review: Vani Bhojan, Vidaarth Shine In This Film On NEET". Times Now. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Mahesh, Richard (7 June 2024). "Anjaamai Movie Review & Rating". StudioFlicks. Retrieved 26 June 2024.