Angadi Theru
Release date: 25 March 2010
Running time: 153 mins
Director: Vasantha Balan
Starring: Mahesh, Anjali
An exploration of the lives of ordinary people from a small village.
Just like every house has a tale so does every street. Angadi Theru is about the ordinary people we encounter in our day to day lives, from the street hawkers to the unseen sales assistants in the shopping mall. Exploring the happenings in a local village, the film delves into the hidden lives of ordinary people who otherwise go unnoticed. It reveals their personal dilemmas and private dreams as they struggle to make a living, their empty lives bolstered by love. Director Vasantha Balan is known for investing his films with much realism. Shot in Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, Angadi Theru follows on from Balan's hugely successful film Veyil which was widely acclaimed at the Cannes Film Festival. The cast comprises newcomer Mahesh in the lead role of Jothilingam. He is paired with Anjali, star of Katradhu Thamizh, who plays Sermakani.
Screenplay: Vasantha Balan
Distributor: Ayngaran
You should see it because: It's a touching tale of love in a small community
See it if you liked: Veyil (2006), Katradhu Thamizh (2007), Sarvvam (2009)
