Ananda Aradhanai

Ananda Aradhanai
Title card
Directed byDinesh Baboo
Story byDinesh Baboo
Produced byD. S. Prasad
Starring
CinematographyDinesh Baboo
Music byManoj–Gyan
Production
company
Jai Krishna Combines
Release date
  • 27 March 1987 (1987-03-27)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Ananda Aradhanai (transl. Dedication of Happiness) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Dinesh Baboo in his directorial debut. The film stars Mohan, Suhasini and Lissy. It was released on 27 March 1987.[1]

Plot

A dance master falls in love with a young woman and their marriage is fixed. However, he gets an accident that leaves him paralysed, making his fiancée's mother call off their wedding. Meanwhile, his nurse Stella who takes care of him, develops a soft spot towards him.

Cast

Production

Ananda Aradhanai is the directorial debut of Dinesh Baboo, previously a cinematographer.[2]

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Manoj–Gyan.[3][4]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Padapporen"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra 
2."Naalai Namadhenna"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra 
3."Urave Thalladadhu"S. Janaki 
4."Enna Solla"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
5."Kaalam Iniya"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra 

Reception

N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express appreciated the film for Dinesh Baboo's photography, saying that in terms of direction and writing, "has more or less done a good job of it". Krishnaswamy also praised Suhasini for portraying her role "with a great deal of understanding, restraint and class".[5]

References

  1. ^ "ஆனந்த ஆராதனை / Ananda Aradhanai (1987)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 23 February 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  2. ^ Vijayasarathy, R.G. (26 February 2007). "I enjoy both cinematography and direction, says Dinesh Babu". Nowrunning. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Aanandha Aradhanai Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Manoj Kyan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 22 August 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Aanandha Aarathanai". JioSaavn. 30 November 1987. Archived from the original on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  5. ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (3 April 1987). "Good, despite flaws". The Indian Express. p. 14. Retrieved 27 December 2018 – via Google News Archive.