Annai Velankanni
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Annai Velankanni (Template:Translation) is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Thangappan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Padmini, and K. R. Vijaya. Kamal Haasan briefly appears in an uncredited role as Jesus Christ. It comprises three stories pertaining to Catholic beliefs.
Premise
Velankanni, the film's setting, is a town in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is home to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, built over sites where three Marian apparitions are believed to have taken place since the 16th century.
Plot
Mary (Jayalalithaa) is a nurse in a hospital at Nagapattinam and is a devotee of Mary, mother of Jesus who is believed to have appeared in Velankanni thrice in the past. While the nurse is away from the hospital meeting her love interest Susainathan (Gemini Ganesan), the saint Mary assumes the nurse's form and attends to her duties.
Cast
- Cameo appearances
Production
Annai Velankanni was produced and directed by K. Thangappan under the company Giri Movies. The film dialogues were written by Sham De Thomson.[1] Kamal Haasan worked as the assistant director of the film and appeared in a cameo as Jesus Christ in the film.[1][2] Srividya and Sivakumar paired first time in this movie.[3]
Release and reception
Annai Velankanni was released on 15 August 1971.[4] The film was dubbed Telugu-language as Mary Matha and released on 25 December 1971.[5] The film was later dubbed into Malayalam-language as Velankanni Mathavu released on 27 May 1977.[1] Historian B. Vijayakumar Stated in an article that the Tamil and Malayalam-dubbed versions were box office hits. Both versions were box office hits in Kerala.[1]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Devarajan, while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan, Vaali and Ayyasamy.[6]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Devamaindhan Pogindran" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:23 |
| "Kadal Alai Thaalaattum" | P. Madhuri | 04:01 |
| "Karunai Kadale" | P. Susheela | 03:40 |
| "Karunai Mazhaiyae" | P. Susheela | 03:39 |
| "Neelakkadalin Oratthil" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Madhuri | 03:22 |
| "Pera Orani" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Madhuri | 06:39 |
| "Thandhana Thaana" | K. J. Yesudas, P. Madhuri | 06:01 |
| "Vaanamennum Veedhiyile" | K. J. Yesudas, P. Madhuri | 03:12 |
Accolades
Annai Velankanni won the Chennai Film Fans' Association Award for Best Popular Film and Sekar won for Best Child Star.[7]
References
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External links
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- 1970s Indian films
- 1970s Tamil-language films
- 1971 films
- Christian mass media in India
- Films about Christianity
- Films based on Indian folklore
- Films scored by G. Devarajan
- Films set in Tamil Nadu
- Marian apparitions in film
- Portrayals of Jesus in film
- Portrayals of Mary, mother of Jesus, in film
- Tamil-language Indian films