Anandha Jodhi (transl. Flame of Happiness) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by V. N. Reddy and A. S. A. Sami. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Devika. The film, produced by P. S. Veerappa, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 5 July 1963.
Anandha Jodhi | |
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Directed by | V. N. Reddy A. S. A. Sami |
Story by | Javar Seetharaman |
Produced by | P. S. Veerappa |
Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Devika |
Cinematography | J. G. Vijayam |
Edited by | C. P. Jambulingam |
Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Hariharan Films |
Distributed by | Emgeeyaar Pictures |
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Running time | 154 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Anand, a physical education teacher in a school, is accused of a murder, while he is totally innocent. In his escape, for his innocence, he can count only on his beloved Jodhi and her younger brother, playful Balu, Anand's schoolchild.
Ananda Jodhi was jointly directed by V. N. Reddy and A. S. A. Sami and was produced by actor P. S. Veerappan under the company Hariharan Films. The film's story and dialogues were written by Javar Seetharaman. Cinematography was handled by J. G. Vijayam, and editing by C. P. Jambulingam.[2] This was the only where Devika and M. G. Ramachandran acted together.[3]
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[4] The song "Kaalamagal" is set in Shubhapantuvarali raga.[5]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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1 | "Kaala Magal" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:32 |
2 | "Kadavul Irukkindran" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:23 | |
3 | "Ninaikka Therindha" | P. Susheela | 04:24 | |
4 | "Oru Thaai Makkal" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:00 | |
5 | "Pala Pala" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:06 | |
6 | "Paniyillatha Margazhiya" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:31 | |
7 | "Poiyiley Piranthu" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:49 |
Ananda Jothi was released on 5 July 1963, and distributed by Emgeeyar Pictures in Madras.[2] Writing for Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran gave a positive review praising Ramachandran's performance as "convincing" and other actors and also praised Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy's music.[1] The film was dubbed Telugu-language as Donga Bangaram and released on 30 October 1964.[6]