Anandham Vilayadum Veedu
| Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Nandha Periyasamy |
| Written by | Nandha Periyasamy |
| Produced by | P Ranganathan |
| Starring | Gautham Karthik Cheran Shivathmika Rajashekar Saravanan |
| Cinematography | Borra Bhalabharani |
| Edited by | N. B. Srikanth |
| Music by | Siddhu Kumar |
Production company | Sri Vaari Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Anandham Vilayadum Veedu (transl. Home filled with Happiness) is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Nandha Periyasamy and produced by Sri Vaari Film.[1] The film stars Gautham Karthik, Cheran and Shivathmika Rajasekhar with a supporting cast including Saravanan, Vignesh, Daniel Balaji, Rajendran and Soundararaja.[2][3] The film was released in theatres on 24 December 2021.[4]
Plot[edit]
Periya Aambalai (Joe Malloori) is an elderly man who has four children: three sons - Kasi (Saravanan), Pazhanisamy (Vignesh), Dharmaraj (Snehan) - and a daughter with his deceased first wife. Muthupandi (Cheran), Chella, Selvam (Soundararaja), and Mahesh are his sons with his second wife. Kasi has two children, Sakthivel (Gautham Karthik) and Selvi (Venba). Muthupandi is very affectionate towards his half-brother Kasi and also employs his nephew Sakthivel in his lorry business. Karuppan (Daniel Balaji) is an evil moneylender who loses his business due to the brothers working hard and helping one another and waits for an opportunity to destroy them. When Selvi gets pregnant after marriage, Kasi decides to have the childbirth in their house, but since it is in a bad shape, he decides to build a new house. Muthupandi offers his land to Kasi, who in return promises to build a house for the entire family of 30 members. The construction begins, and Karuppan starts plotting against them and creating rifts between the half brothers.
Cast[edit]
- Gautham Karthik as Sakthivel
- Cheran as Muthupandi
- Shivathmika Rajashekar as Viji
- Saravanan as Kasi
- Vignesh as Pazhanisamy
- Daniel Balaji as Karuppan
- Rajendran as Worker
- Singampuli as Sakkarapandi, Shakthi's maternal uncle
- Joe Malloori as Periya Aambalai
- Soundararaja as Selvam
- Snehan as Dharmaraj
- Jangiri Madhumitha as Worker
- Sujatha Sivakumar as Muthamma
- Venba as Selvi, Sakthivel's sister
- Kathirravan Kabilan as Inbarasu, Selvi's husband
- Suzane George as Vairam, Muthupandi's wife
- Sri Priyanka as Kayal, Muthamma's daughter
- Namo Narayana as Karuppan's uncle
- Mounika as Thangam, Kaasi's wife
- Munishraj as Ayyanar
- Nakkalites Dhanam as Pandiyamma
- Nakkalites Chella as Azhagar
- Supergood Subramani as Worker
Production[edit]
In November 2020, it was reported that the filmmaker Nandha Periyasamy was planning to make Mayandi Kudumbathar 2, a spiritual sequel to the film Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009), with Gautham Karthik in the lead role. The pair subsequently collaborated for a separate family drama through Anandham Vilayadum Veedu.[5]
Soundtrack[edit]
| Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 2021 | |||
| Studio | Krimson Avenue Studios | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 13:50 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Vasy Music | |||
| Siddhu Kumar chronology | ||||
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The soundtrack and score is composed by Siddhu Kumar and the album featured four songs.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ne En Usuru Pulla" | Snehan | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Sivaangi Krish | 03:18 |
| 2. | "Sonthamulla Vazhkai" | Snehan | Karunguil Ganesan | 03:00 |
| 3. | "Katti Karumbe" | Snehan | Saisharan, Vishnupriya Ravi | 03:15 |
| 4. | "Sonthathurkul Suzhchi" | Snehan | Karunguil Ganesan | 04:17 |
Release[edit]
Theatrical[edit]
The film was released in theatres on 24 December 2021 and opened to mixed reviews from critics.[4]
Home media[edit]
The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film was bought by ZEE5 and the satellite rights of the film was bought by Zee Tamil and Zee Thirai.
Reception[edit]
Ram Venkat Srikar of Cinema Express rated the film with 2.5/5 stars, stating that, "When we walk into the film, we know what we are walking into and that’s exactly what we get. Beneath the flaws, the melodrama, a host of squawking characters, there’s some heart to be found in this family drama, but it needed more. In other words, the foundation is strong enough, but it needed a stronger build."[7] Suganth of The Times of India gave a rating of 2 out on 5 and wrote, "A family drama with contrived writing and TV serial-level making."[8] Sify rated the film with 2/5 stars, criticizing that, "Anandham Vilayadum Veedu is for audiences who love TV serials and family dramas from the 80s." and gave the final verdict as Below Average.[9] Bharat Kumar of News Today wrote, "The film is cringe at places and fails to leave an emotional connect. But Nandha Periyasamy can be lauded for taking up a movie with a good message."[10] Siby Jeyya of India Herald called, "The film follows Routine Family Drama Template."[11]
References[edit]
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- ^ "Anandham Vilayadum Veedu goes on floors". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
- ^ "Gautham Karthik's Anandham Vilayadum Veedu teaser". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Anandham Vilayadum Veedu' trailer: A mass family drama from Gautham Karthik". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Gautham Karthik to play the lead role in the sequel of 'Mayandi Kudumbathar'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ "Anandham Vilayadum Veedu". JioSaavn. 6 December 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Movie Review: Has the heart but lacks the craft". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Anandham Vilayadum Veedu review:Predictable, loud, and over the top". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Review: Anandham Vilayadum Veedu". News Today. 24 December 2021. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Review – Routine Family Drama Template". India Herald. Archived from the original on 28 December 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
