Anthasthu (transl. Status) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Devar Films. The film stars Jaishankar, Lakshmi, Murali and Ilavarasi. It was released on 14 January 1985.[1]

Anthasthu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byR. Thyagarajan
Screenplay byVietnam Veedu Sundaram
Story byVietnam Veedu Sundaram
Produced byC. Dhandayudhapani
StarringJaishankar
Lakshmi
Murali
Ilavarasi
CinematographyV. Ramamoorthy
Edited byM. G. Balu Rao
Music byShankar–Ganesh
Production
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Release date
  • 14 January 1985 (1985-01-14)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Archana is the managing director of her company and puts a lot of weight into perceived status and class distinctions. She also has very exacting standards for her employees and is very suspicious of people who are poor. Sanjeevi lives in one of the buildings owned by Archana and makes it a point to constantly undermine her plans. He also convinces Murali (Murali), a young man searching for a job, to work with him. Sanjeevi plots to bring together Murali and Archana's daughter Radha. After some initial obstacles, the two fall in love, much to Archana's displeasure. The young lovers soon come to learn the complicated history behind Archana and Sanjeevi as well as how they fit into this long-standing feud.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh Lyrics by Vaali.[2][3]

Song Singers
"Vaadi Aandalu" Raj Sitharaman
"En Kanmani" (Oh Megame) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
"Netraiya Varaiyil" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
"Aasai Ennai Viratta" Raj Sitharaman
"Otrai Kilaithannil" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki

Reception

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Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote after putting so much of effort, the masala has become too nauseating.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "அந்தஸ்து". Anna (in Tamil). 13 January 1985. p. 5. Retrieved 25 May 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
  2. ^ "Anthasthu". JioSaavn. 31 December 1985. Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Anthasthu Tamil Film LP VInyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 5 February 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  4. ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (27 January 1985). "புதுமைகள் சொல்லிய படக்கதைகள்". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 5–6. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
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