Anbukku Naan Adimai
| Anbukku Naan Adimai | |
|---|---|
Poster of Tamil version | |
| Directed by | R. Thyagarajan |
| Screenplay by | Thooyavan |
| Story by | Syed Jwalamuhi |
| Produced by | C. Dhandayuthapani |
| Starring | Rajinikanth Rati Vijayan (Tamil) Sreedhar (Telugu) Sujatha |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy |
| Edited by | M. G. Balu Rao |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Devar Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Tamil Telugu |
Anbukku Naan Adimai (transl. I am a slave to love) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced under the Devar Films banner by C. Dhandayuthapani. It stars Rajinikanth, Rati, Vijayan, and Sujatha.[1] The film was simultaneously made in Telugu as Mayadari Krishnudu (transl. Mischievous Krishna), with Sreedhar replacing Vijayan and a slightly different supporting cast.[2] It was the third venture of Rajinikanth and Devar Films together and was a hit in the box office. It was remade in Hindi as Thanedaar (1990).[3]
Plot
Vijayan (Sreedhar in Telugu), the Inspector and Gopinath (Krishna in Telugu), a thief, are brothers who were separated in childhood. When they meet in a strange situation, Vijayan is thrown out of the train and Gopinath lands in the village as the inspector and the events following is the story. Gowri, who performs a dance in the street, helps Gopinath and steals his heart.
Cast
| Cast (Tamil) | Cast (Telugu) | Role (Tamil) | Role (Telugu) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajinikanth | Gopinath | Krishna | |
| Rati | Gowri | ||
| Vijayan | Sreedhar | Gopinath's elder brother | Krishna's elder brother |
| Sujatha | Lakshmi | ||
| 'Karate' R. V. T. Mani | Satyanarayana | Nagappan | Sarva Rayudu |
| Nagesh | Sekhar | ||
| Thengai Srinivasan | K. V. Chalam | Head Constable | |
| Prabhakar | Velu | ||
| A. Karunanidhi | Allu Ramalingaiah | Head Constable | |
| Usilai Mani | K. K. Sharma | Police Constable | |
| Master Haja Sheriff | Young Gopinath | Young Krishna | |
| Ramaprabha | Gowri's sister | ||
| Jayamalini | |||
Tamil version
- Surulirajan as C.I.D. Kandhasamy
- S. A. Ashokan as D.C.P.
- Major Sundarrajan as Sundar
- V. Gopalakrishnan
Telugu version
- Mohan Babu
- Giri Babu as Sarva Rayudu's right hand
- Babji
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aadu Nanaiyuthenu" | Vaali | P. Susheela, Saradha | 5:32 |
| 2. | "Kaaththodu Poovurasa" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Kaattiloru Singakuttiyam" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:11 |
| 4. | "Onrodu Onranaom" | Panchu Arunachalam | P. Susheela | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Vayalooru Mayilaattam" | Vaali | P. Susheela | 4:10 |
| Total length: | 20:16 | |||
All lyrics are written by Acharya Aatreya.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chengavi Panche Katti" | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:18 |
| 2. | "Gudivada Gummatam" | P. Susheela | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Okaritho Okaruga" | P. Susheela | 4:26 |
| 4. | "Vachchadu Maa Palleku" | P. Susheela | 5:12 |
| 5. | "Anaganaga" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:24 |
| Total length: | 22:32 | ||
Critical reception
Kanthan of Kalki praised Sujatha's performance, but felt Vijayan was underutilised.[6] Ananda Vikatan wrote that whenever it is dull, Rajinikanth's charm makes us sit up straight. But, Billa is an MP. one can say, this film is just LLA.[7] Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the acting, music, stunts, cinematography and direction.[8]
References
- ^ "Anbukku naan adimai ( 1980 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 7 September 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Mayadari Krishnudu". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Madhuri Dixit reminisces song 'Tamma Tamma' as movie 'Thanedar' clocks 30 years". Asian News International. 10 December 2020. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ "Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ "Anbukku Naan Adimai Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Illayaraja". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 5 October 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ காந்தன் (29 June 1980). "அன்புக்கு நான் அடிமை". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 41. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "அன்புக்கு நான் அடிமை - ஆனந்த விகடன் விமர்சனம்". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 15 February 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025 – via Rajinifans.com.
- ^ தருமன், நாகை (30 June 1980). "அன்புக்கு நான் அடிமை". Anna (in Tamil). p. 8. Archived from the original on 29 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
