Rendum Rendum Anju | |
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Directed by | Jayabharathi |
Written by | R. Kothandaraman (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Jayabharathi |
Story by | Jayabharathi |
Produced by | Rajapalayam Janagaraj |
Starring | Sarath Babu Ambika |
Cinematography | R. M. Ramesh |
Edited by | S. Natarajan |
Music by | Gangai Amaran |
Production company | Dhanalakshmi Movie Makers |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Rendum Rendum Anju (transl. Two plus two is five)[1] is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film directed and co-written by Jayabharathi. The film stars Sarath Babu and Ambika, with Chandrasekhar, Nassar, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Senthil and Leo Prabhu in supporting roles. It was released on 3 June 1988.
Plot
Shanthi is a superstitious woman, but her husband Balu is not. Shanthi later believes an astrologer's prediction of Balu's death.
Cast
- Sarath Babu as Balu
- Ambika as Shanthi
- Chandrasekhar
- Nassar
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Senthil
- Leo Prabhu
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Gangai Amaran, with lyrics by Vaali.[2][3]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Gaana Karunkuyile" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Mano, K. S. Chithra, S. N. Surendar | 4:13 |
2. | "Panneer Poovin" | K. S. Chithra | 4:28 |
3. | "Edhukkum Oru" | K. S. Chithra | 3:59 |
4. | "Valarpirai" | Mano | 4:21 |
Total length: | 17:01 |
Release and reception
Rendum Rendum Anju was released on 3 June 1988,[4] and had a low-profile release.[5] Jayamanmadhan (a duo) of Kalki appreciated Jayabharathi for wanting to tell a different kind of story. They appreciated the music, and said the film had an entertaining first half, but post interval it stumbled.[6]
References
- ↑ Baskaran, S. Theodore (1996). The Eye of the Serpent: An Introduction to Tamil Cinema. Chennai: East West Books. p. 182. OCLC 243920437.
- ↑ "Rendum Rendum Anju (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 1 January 1988. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ↑ "Rendum Rendum Anchu- Sakkarai Pandhal Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraaja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ↑ "Rendum Rendum Anju (1988)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ↑ Arvind, Thirumalai (2 November 2017). "The numbers game: Tamil cinema's numerical titles". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ↑ ஜெயமன்மதன் (26 June 1988). "ரெண்டும் ரெண்டும் அஞ்சு". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 64. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.