Anandha Jodhi


Anandha Jodhi is a 1963 Tamil-language drama film, directed by V. N. Reddy and A. S. A. Sami. The film features M. G. Ramachandran, M. R. Radha and Devika in lead roles, while Kamal Haasan played as a child artist. The film, produced by P. S. Veerappa, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 5 July 1963. It was the only film of Devika with M.G.R.

Plot

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!

Cast

Ananda Jodhi was jointly directed by V. N. Reddi and A. S. A. Samy 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.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The song "Kaalamagal" is set in Shubhapantuvarali raga.

Release and reception

Ananda Jothi was released on 5 July 1963. 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. The film was dubbed Telugu-language as Donga Bangaram and released on 30 October 1964.