Anal Kaatru (transl. Hot air) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Komal Swaminathan. The film is based on Swaminathan's play Swarga Bhoomi (transl. Heaven on Earth). It stars Rajesh and Vanitha Krishnachandran. The film was released on 25 March 1983.
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| Directed by | Komal Swaminathan |
| Written by | Komal Swaminathan |
| Based on | Swarga Bhoomi by Komal Swaminathan |
| Produced by | G. Ramamurthy |
| Starring | Rajesh Delhi Ganesh Vanitha |
| Cinematography | M. Kesavan |
| Edited by | C. R. Shanmugam |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Cine Friends |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
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Cast edit
Production edit
Anal Kaatru is based on the play Swarga Bhoomi. Komal Swaminathan, who wrote the play, returned to direct the film adaptation.[2][3]
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by Ilaiyabharathi.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pudhu Ugaham" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 2. | "Ponn Udhaya" | Vani Jairam, Chandrasekara Chandilyan |
Release and reception edit
Anal Kaatru was released on 25 March 1983.[5] Thiraignani of Kalki said the film was not hot air as the title suggests, but cold air.[6]
References edit
- ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (5 August 2010). "Grill Mill: Poovilangu Mohan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ Manian, Aranthai (2020). Thiraipadangalana Ilakkiyangalum Naadgangalum (in Tamil). Pustaka Digital Media. p. 1979.
- ^ அரவிந் (April 2018). "கோமல் சுவாமிநாதன்". Thendral (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "Anal Katru Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "அனல் காற்று / Anal Kaatru (1983)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ திறைஞானி (3 April 1983). "அனல் காற்று". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 49. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
External links edit
- Anal Kaatru at IMDb
