Anandan or Agni Purana Mahimai is an Indian Tamil language historical film directed and produced by S. D. S. Yogi[1] 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.[2][3]

Anandan or Agni Purana Mahimai
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
Release date	22 January 1942 (1942-01-22) (India)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

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.[2]

Cast

Adapted from The Hindu article.[2]

• 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[2]

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."[2]

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