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Directed by
  
S. D. S. Yogi

Screenplay by
  
S. D. S. Yogi

Director
  
S. D. S. Yogi

Produced by
  
S. D. S. Yogi

Cinematography
  
R. M. Krishnaswami

Story by
  
S. D. S. Yogi

Starring
  
M. V. Mani S. D. R. Chandran B. Saraswathi Krishnakanth K. V. Jeeva

Music by
  
K. V. Mahadevan G. Ramanathan

Music director
  
K. V. Mahadevan, G. Ramanathan

Anandan or Agni Purana Mahimai is an Indian Tamil language historical film directed and produced by S. D. S. Yogi 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.

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Plot

Its 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.

Cast

Adapted from The Hindu article.

  • 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

    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."

    References

    Aanandan Wikipedia