Aanandan
| Anandan or Agni Purana Mahimai | |
|---|---|
 Film Poster | |
| Tamil | ஆனந்தன் அல்லது அக்னி புராண மகிமை |
| Directed by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Produced by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Screenplay by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Story by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Starring |
M. V. Mani S. D. R. Chandran B. Saraswathi Krishnakanth K. V. Jeeva |
| Music by |
K. V. Mahadevan G. Ramanathan |
| Cinematography | R. M. Krishnaswami |
Production company |
Madras Bharat Studio Movietone |
Release dates | 1942 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Aanandan (also known as Agni Purana Mahimai) is a 1942 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed and written 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.[1]
Plot
Two thousand years ago, Vasantha Maharaja is a king. His chief minister and advisor Rajaguru Rashtracharya, who administers the state is a crafty and vicious person. Anandan is a priest in the kingdom. Persuaded by Rajaguru, the court dancer Mohini goes to seduce Anandan, but she becomes his disciple. Enraged, Rajaguru makes Anandan to go into deep meditation, thus making him unconscious. He then places Anandan's dormant body by the side of the Queen's while she is sleeping on her bed. The king sees his wife and Anandan are on the same bed, and orders both of them to be burnt alive. Anandan awakens, plucks his eyes and hand them over to Mohini. But the eyes slip away and reach Shiva in Mount Kailash. Shiva and his wife Parvati come and rescue Anandan and the Queen. The king begs for pardon from Shiva. Rajaguru is punished for his deeds and becomes blind.[1]
Cast
- M. V. Mani as Vasantha Maharaja[1]
- S. D. R. Chandran as Rajaguru Rashtracharya[1]
- B. Saraswathi as Mohini, the court dancer[1]
- Krishnakanth as Anandan, the priest[1]
- K. V. Jeeva as Vasanthi, the queen[1]
Production
Aanandan, alternatively known by the title Agni Purana Mahimai and based on Hindu mythology, was directed by S. D. S. Yogi, who also wrote the screenplay, dialogue and lyrics for the film. It was produced under the banner Madras Bharat Studio Movietone. The music was jointly composed by K. V. Mahadevan and G. Ramanathan under the name "GR. Juvenile and Party". The cinematography was handled by R. M. Krishnaswami. Yogi's younger brother S. D. R. Chandran was chosen to play Rajaguru Rashtracharya.[1]
Reception
According to film historian Randor Guy, the film was successful "thanks to S.D.S. Yogi". He stated that it would be remembered for "The deft direction by S.D.S.Yogi, good performances by S.D.R. Chandran and B. Saraswathi."[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Guy, Randor (31 October 2015). "Aanandan (1942)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.