Annai Bhoomi
| Annai Bhoomi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | R. Thyagarajan |
| Written by | Vietnam Veedu Sundaram (dialogues)[1] |
| Produced by | C. Dhandayudhapani |
| Starring | Vijayakanth Radha Ravi Nalini |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy[1] |
| Edited by | M. G. Balurao[1] |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Annai Bhoomi (transl. Mother Earth) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Thevar Films. The film stars Vijayakanth, Radha Ravi and Nalini. It is the first 3D film in Tamil cinema.[2] The film was released on 31 May 1985.[3] It was remade in Kannada as Namma Bhoomi.[4]
Plot
Two friends Raja and Somu are hired to kill a General Prabhakar. They kidnap him but have a change of heart when they learn that he actually tried to help them.
Cast
- Vijayakanth as Raja
- Radha Ravi as Somu
- Nalini as Nalini
- Goundamani as Ragappa
- Tiger Prabhakar as General Prabhakar
- Srikanth as Vijayakumar
- Thyagu as Shankar
- Baby Sonia as Uma
- Ilavarasi as Radha
- Thengai Srinivasan as sorcerer in song "Oh Julie"
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vaali.[5]
| Track | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Oh Julie Julie Jolly" | S. Janaki, Dr. Grubb Singh, Chorus |
| "Puthakathai" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki |
| "Raththiri Raththiri" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
Critical reception
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote that despite being a cardboard castle it looks decorative.[6] Balumani of Anna praised the technical crew and Thevar Films for their hard work and efforts.[7]
References
- ^ a b c "அன்னை பூமி". Anna (in Tamil). 29 April 1985. p. 4. Archived from the original on 2 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ Mathevan, Santhosh (30 November 2018). "Tamil cinema and technology always go hand-in-hand". News Today. Archived from the original on 5 February 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல்". Cinema Express (in Tamil). 1 December 2002. pp. 41–43. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "பிளாஷ்பேக்: 3டி படத்தில் நடிக்க மறுத்த ரஜினிகாந்த்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 2 July 2025. Archived from the original on 2 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Annai Bhoomi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 5 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (16 June 1985). "அன்னை பூமி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 67. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ பாலுமணி (2 June 1985). "அன்னை பூமி". Anna (in Tamil). p. 4. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
