Anthimanthaarai

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"Anthimanthaarai" is a period arthouse Tamil language film released in 1996. The film has Vijayakumar, Jayasudha in lead roles. Its produced by Chandraleela Bharathiraja and Thilaka Ganesh The director of this film is Barathiraja.

The music is composed by A.R. Rahman. The film is relatively unknown and it had a brief run lasting for a week in major cinemas. This film is known for the background music by A.R. Rahman and had become a cult favourite.

Pre Release

No known prelease data exists for this movie

Production

Anthimanthaarai is a low budget production aimed primarily at the arthouse movie audience. It features period comtemporary backdrop settings. Originally, it was to be released without a soundtrack. When the film got the tax break from the Govt of India, the director Bharathiraja had included muisc and songs for commercial purpose. A.R. Rahman had accepted no payment for the music of this film.

Plot

A wartime freedom fighter seeks refuge in a young woman's home after being pursued. A platonic relationship forms between them which they will not forget for the rest of their lives.

oundtrack

The soundtrack , composed by A.R. Rahman was a promotional audio for the film which had just a few snatches of these songs in the background. It has 4 songs.

*1. Sakhiyae nee Unni Krishnan
*2. Oru naal Swarnalatha
*3. Pullai thinnum Sumangali
*4. Piano Theme Instrumental

The soundtrack became a cult favourite among fans of A.R. Rahman for its soul stirring music compositions.