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{{Infobox film
| name = Annakodi
| image = Annakodi Poster.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[Bharathiraja]]
| producer = Sathish anu
| writer = Bharathiraja
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = Lakshman Narayan<br>[[Karthika Nair]]<br>[[Manoj Bharathiraja]]
| narrator =
| music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
'''Score:'''<br>[[Sabesh-Murali]]
| cinematography = Saalai Sahaadevan
| editing = K. Pazhanivel
| studio = Manoj Creations
| distributor = Manoj Creations
| runtime =
| released = {{film date|df=y|2013|6|28}}
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Annakodi''''' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language film directed and written by [[Bharathiraja]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68198.html|title=Bharathiraja's 'Annakodiyum Kodi Veeranum'– Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=1 July 2011}}</ref> It stars Lakshman Narayan, [[Karthika Nair]] and [[Manoj Bharathiraja]]. The film has music by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69813.html|title=Bharathiraja picks GV Prakash |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=16 August 2011}}</ref> The film was earlier titled ''Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/94707.html |title=Bharathiraja's 'Annakodi' Gets U/A |publisher=Indiaglitz |date=18 June 2013 |accessdate=28 June 2013}}</ref>

==Cast==
* Lakshman Narayan as Kodiveeran
* [[Karthika Nair]] as Annakodi
* [[Manoj Bharathiraja]] as Sadayan
* [[Manoj Kumar (Tamil film director)|Manoj Kumar]] as Sanguni (Sadayan's father)
* [[Meenal]] as Narthanga
* [[Renuka (actress)|Renuka]]
* [[Subiksha]]

==Production==
In August 2011, Bharathiraja revealed that the film would be titled ''Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum'' and would have a village centric theme similar to films such as ''[[Paruthi Veeran]]'' and ''[[Subramaniyapuram]]''. [[R. Parthiepan|Parthiepan]] was signed on to play the title dual roles of father and son and subsequently completed a photo shoot for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Parthepan-out-Ameer-in/articleshow/10702507.cms |title=Parthepan out, Ameer in!|work=The Times of India|date=12 November 2011 |accessdate=17 January 2012}}</ref> [[Priyamani]], Parvathi Menon of ''[[Poo (film)|Poo]]'' fame and Meenal were initially announced to play heroines, although the first two were later replaced in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/70058.html |title=Parthiban, Priyamani in Bharathiraja's film |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=17 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/72375.html |title=Priyamani breathes a sigh of relief |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=17 January 2012}}</ref> [[Karthika Nair]] was then signed on to play the leading female role of Annakodi, more than two decades after Bharathiraja had cast her mother [[Radha]] in her debut film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-05/news-interviews/30366750_1_karthika-bharathiraja-parthepan |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711064121/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-05/news-interviews/30366750_1_karthika-bharathiraja-parthepan |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 July 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Karthika is Annakodi!|accessdate=17 January 2012}}</ref> [[Iniya]] was selected to portray a character called Mallankinaru Mankatha after Bharathiraja was impressed with her performance in ''[[Vaagai Sooda Vaa]]''. Reports also suggested that [[Vinay Rai|Vinay]], who had previously appeared in ''[[Unnale Unnale]]'' and ''[[Jayamkondaan]]'', was signed on to play a pivotal role although Bharathiraja's managers later dismissed the claim. In a turn of events, the day before the shoot began, Parthiepan was replaced by [[Ameer Sultan|Ameer]] to portray the title roles, with Parthiepan admitting he was left in the dark about the decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ameer-replaces-parthepan-in-ak-news-tamil-llmklobhjhf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115001640/http://www.sify.com/movies/ameer-replaces-parthepan-in-ak-news-tamil-llmklobhjhf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 November 2011 |title=Ameer replaces Parthepan in AK |publisher=Sify.com |date=12 November 2011 |accessdate=17 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73884.html |title=Parthipan irked with Bharathiraja? |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=17 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74235.html |title=I don't know anything about Bharathiraja's film: Ameer |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=17 January 2012}}</ref>

When the [[Mullaperiyar Dam]] issue precipitated, Bharathiraja suspended the shooting of the film and sent his Keralan-born heroines home until the issue had died down. The film ran into further trouble when the tussle between the producers and FEFSI created disputes between the lead actor and director. Ameer, made remarks against the producers council and backed the FEFSI, and reports suggested that a displeased Bharathiraja opted to replace him in the film with [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]]. However Bharathiraja went on to claim that the "script needed some changes" which would not suit Ameer and thus signed on his own son, [[Manoj Bharathiraja|Manoj]], to play the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-12-05/ameer-manoj-29-03-12.html |title=Ameer Out, Manoj In |publisher=Behindwoods |date=29 March 2012 |accessdate=28 June 2013}}</ref> [[Iniya]] was also reported to have left the project due to the delay, but she denied such claims.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-03/iniya-anna-kodiyum-kodi-veeranum-16-02-12.html |title=Iniya Walks Out of Bharathiraja's Film |publisher=Behindwoods |date=16 February 2012 |accessdate=28 June 2013}}</ref> But her role wasn't eventually incorporated in the film.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ineya kick-starts the year with a women-centric film|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-07/news-and-interviews/36174280_1_actress-ineya-tamil-film-industry-annakodiyum-kodiveeranum|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216064133/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-07/news-and-interviews/36174280_1_actress-ineya-tamil-film-industry-annakodiyum-kodiveeranum|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 February 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=21 January 2013}}</ref> [[Roja (actress)|Roja]] was selected to play the role of a wine seller and the mother of Karthika Nair.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80614.html |title=Roja as Karthika's mom |publisher=Indiaglitz |date=9 April 2012 |accessdate=28 June 2013}}</ref> But she opted out of the film and lack of facilities was speculated to be the reason behind her decision. [[Renuka (actress)|Renuka]] stepped into the shoes of Roja.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-12-02/roja-annakodiyum-kodiveeranum-08-09-12.html |title=Roja is not anymore the wine seller of Bharathiraja |publisher=Behindwoods |date=8 September 2012 |accessdate=9 September 2012}}</ref>

===Filming===
The movie started to roll from 17 November 2011. As announced, the film's inaugural pooja took place in [[Theni]] and several biggies from the film industry participated in it. Directors [[K. Balachander]], [[Mani Ratnam]], [[Balu Mahendra]] were at this launch which made the event at the Veerappa Ayyanar Temple in Alli Nagaram, [[Theni]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74177.html|title=Bharathiraja inspired everyone: Mani Ratnam |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=18 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-11-03/bharathiraja-annakodiyum-kodi-veerananum-18-11-11.html|title=Start, action, camera from Bharathiraja |publisher=Behindwoods |accessdate=18 November 2011}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album|
| name = Annakodi
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 20 January 2013
| recorded =
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label =
| producer = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| prev_title = [[Ongole Githa]]
| prev_year = 2013
| next_title = [[Udhayam NH4]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
The [[film score]] was composed by [[Sabesh-Murali]], while the songs were by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], the latter collaborating with Bharathiraja for first time. After 21 years [[Gangai Amaran]] joined with Bharathiraja by writing lyrics for the film along with [[Vairamuthu]], Egadesi and Kavingar Arivumathi.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jijo |url=http://tamil.oneindia.in/movies/music/2012/01/bharathiraja-joins-with-gangai-amaran-aid0180.html |title=Bharathiraja joins with Gangai amaran after 21 years | பாரதிராஜாவுடன் 21 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு பிறகு இணையும் கங்கை அமரன் - Oneindia Tamil |publisher=Tamil.oneindia.in |accessdate=17 January 2012}}</ref> The audio released on 20 January 2013 at Railway grounds, Arasaradi, Madurai. [[Ilaiyaraaja]], directors [[Mahendran (filmmaker)|Mahendran]], [[Balu Mahendra]], [[K. Bhagyaraj]], [[Vasanth]], [[Vikraman]], [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]], [[Agathiyan]], actors [[Raadhika|Radhika]], [[Radha]], [[Sathyaraj]], [[Saranya Ponvannan]], composers [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], [[Karthik Raja]], [[Bhavatharini]], [[S. Thanu]], [[Ramesh Khanna]] graced the event along with the film crew.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://moviegalleri.net/2013/01/annakodiyum-kodiveeranum-audio-launch-photos-stills.html?pid=386639 |title=Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum Audio Launch Photos |publisher=moviegalleri.net |accessdate=21 January 2013}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
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| title1 = Aavarangaatukulla
| extra1 = Sathya Prakash, [[Chinmayi]]
| lyrics1 = [[Vairamuthu]]
| length1 =
| title2 = Pothi Vecha
| extra2 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], [[Prashanthini]]
| lyrics2 = [[Arivumathi]]
| length2 =
| title3 = Nariga Uranga
| extra3 = Santhosh, Pooja, Harini Sudhakar
| lyrics3 = Vairamuthu
| length3 =
| title4 = Poraale
| extra4 = [[S. P. B. Charan]], [[M. M. Manasi]]
| lyrics4 = [[Gangai Amaran]]
| length4 =
| title5 = Annamae
| extra5 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], [[Pooja Vaidyanath]]
| lyrics5 = Egadesi
| length5 =
| title6 = Kola Vaala Edungada
| extra6 = 'Padayapa' Sriram, [[A. R. Reihana]], Maya
| lyrics6 = Egadesi
| length6 =
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}}

==Release==
Satellite rights of the film were secured by [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]. The film was given a "U/A" certificate by the [[Indian Censor Board|Censor Board]] and released on 28 June 2013 alongside ''[[Thulli Vilayadu]]''.

===Critical reception===
Rediff wrote:"film lacks depth and fails to ignite the passion needed for such an emotionally compelling story".<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-annakodi-is-a-disappointment/20130628.htm</ref> Indian express wrote:"Long and dreary, and testing one’s patience at times, it’s a disappointing fare from the ace director".<ref>http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Annakodi-Tamil/2013/06/30/article1659728.ece</ref> Behindwoods wrote:"To sum up, this melodramatic movie doesn't have a new story to tell and the closing message about love being beyond all such issues like caste, creed and religion is again a really dated thought".<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/annakodi/annakodi-review.html</ref> In.com wrote:"Overall, Annakodi is typical Bharathiraja style village story but it lacks the intensity and soul seen in the director's earlier ones".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130702045045/http://www.in.com/news/regional/annakodi-is-not-worth-watching-50231638-in-1.html ]</ref> [[Baradwaj Rangan]] of the Hindu wrote "This material, stuffed with class and caste politics, is perfect for melodrama, with juicy twists and turns at every point. But, here, there’s no emotional core. The leads strike no sparks together – they could be siblings...and the drama doesn’t explode. A strange kind of listlessness settles over the proceedings, and we see a lot of things happening without being affected by any of it."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/annakodi-old-standard/article4863272.ece|title=Annakodi: Old standard|work=The Hindu|accessdate=4 August 2019}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by G. V. Prakash Kumar]]

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