Anandha Jodhi

Anandha Jodhi (lit. 'Flame of Happiness') 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.

Not to be confused with Ananda Jyothi.

Anandha Jodhi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. N. Reddy
A. S. A. Sami
Produced byP. S. Veerappa
Written byJavar Seetharaman
Story byJavar Seetharaman
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
Devika
M. R. Radha
Kamal Haasan
S. A. Asokan
Music byViswanathan–Ramamoorthy
CinematographyJ. G. Vijayam
Edited byC. P. Jambulingam
Production
company
Hariharan films
Release date
  • 5 July 1963 (1963-07-05)
Running time
154 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

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

Production

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.[2]

Soundtrack
Anandha Jothi
Soundtrack album by
Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Released1963
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length27:45
LanguageTamil
ProducerViswanathan–Ramamoorthy
External audio
Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[3] The song "Kaalamagal" is set in Shubhapantuvarali raga.[4]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength
1"Kaala Magal"P. SusheelaKannadasan03:32
2"Kadavul Irukkindran"T. M. Soundararajan04:23
3"Ninaikka Therindha"P. Susheela04:24
4"Oru Thaai Makkal"T. M. Soundararajan04:00
5"Pala Pala"T. M. Soundararajan03:06
6"Paniyillatha Margazhiya"T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela03:31
7"Poiyiley Piranthu"T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela04:49

Release and reception

Ananda Jothi was released on 5 July 1963.[2] 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.[1] The film was dubbed Telugu-language as Donga Bangaram and released on 30 October 1964.[5]

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References
  1. Ramachandran, T. M. (27 July 1963). "Another Hit From Veerappa". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 17. p. 48.
  2. "Aananda Jothi". The Indian Express. 5 July 1963. p. 10.
  3. Rajshri Tamil (26 March 2015). "Ananda Jothi Tamil Movie Songs Jukebox - MGR, Devika - Classic Tamil Songs Collections". YouTube. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  4. Mani, Charulatha (17 February 2012). "A Raga's Journey — Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  5. https://ghantasalagalamrutamu.blogspot.com/2009/06/1964.html?m=1%5B%5D
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