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| Directed by | S. D. S. Yogi
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| Produced by | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Starring | M. V. Mani S. D. R. Chandran B. Saraswathi Krishnakanth K. V. Jeeva |
| Cinematography | R. M. Krishnaswami
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| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan G. Ramanathan
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Anandan or Agni Purana Mahimai is an Indian Tamil language historical film directed and produced by S. D. S. Yogi[1] with M. V. Mani, S. D. R. Chandran, B. Saraswathi, Krishnakanth and K. V. Jeeva in the lead roles. The film was released in 1942.[2][3]
Plot
It's a mythological story in which events happened some 2000 years ago. A scheming Rajaguru (King's advisor) tries to destroy a respected priest in the kingdom but finally is punished by Gods.[2]
Cast
Adapted from The Hindu article.[2]
- M. V. Mani as Vasantha Maharaja
- S.D.R. Chandran as Rajaguru Rashtracharya
- B. Saraswathi as court dancer Mohini
- Krishnakanth as priest Aananthan
- K.V. Jeeva as Queen Vasanthi
Soundtrack
Music was scored by K. V. Mahadevan and G. Ramanathan[2]
Reception
The film did fairly well in box-office. Film historian Randor Guy said the film is remembered for "The deft direction by S.D.S.Yogi, good performances by S.D.R. Chandran and B. Saraswathi."[2]