Annan Oru Koyil () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Vijayan and written by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Suruli Rajan and Jai Ganesh. It became a blockbuster at the box-office, running for over 100 days all over Tamil Nadu. The film was a remake of Kannada film Devara Kannu.
Plot
Dr. Ramesh dotes on his sister Lakshmi who practically worships her brother. One time, Basker, her friend, tries to rape her and she kills him in the process of defending herself but going into a catatonic state. Fearing that his sister will have to face the law, he takes the blame and starts to run from the law. He finds help in Janaki, his childhood lover while his colleague/junior Dr. Ananth takes it upon himself to get Lakshmi back from her current state. Will she recover and will the brother & sister reunite forms the rest of the story?
Cast
Production The film began production under the title Enga Veettu Thangalakshmi; however, it was later changed to Annan Oru Koyil. The filming was held at Ooty, Coimbatore and Mysore. Ganesan's home, Annai Illam, features in the film.
Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.
Song Singers Length "Annan Oru Kovil" P. Susheela 04:03 "Annan Oru Kovil" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 04:15 "Kunguma Kolagal" Vani Jairam 03:04 "Maligai Mullai" T. M. Soundararajan 04:45 "Naalupakkam Vedarundu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam 03:33
Critical reception Ananda Vikatan rated the film 53 out of 100, praising Ganesan's performance. Free India appreciated the photography and cast performances but was critical of a comedy episode involving Srinivasan, Suruli Rajan, Karunanidhi and Manorama, calling it outdated. References
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