Andha Naal (1954)
Rajan, a radio engineer, is found murdered in Madras during the tense World War II era, amid fears of a Japanese air raid on the city. CID officer Sivanandham investigates the case as each suspect—Rajan's wife, lover, relatives, and neighbors—narrates a different version of events, revealing hidden motives and secrets that lead to the truth.
Director: S. Balachander
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date: April 13, 1954
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan - Rajan
- Pandari Bai - Usha
- Javar Seetharaman - C. I. D Sivanandam
- P. D. Sambandam - Chinnaiah Pillai
- T. K. Balachandran - Pattabi
- K. Sooryakala - Ambujam
- S. Menaka - Hema
Screenplay
- S. Balachander (Story)
- Javar Seetharaman (Screenplay)
- Javar Seetharaman
- S. Balachander
Music: Saraswathy Stores Orchestra
Cinematography: S. Maruti Rao
Editing: S. Surya
Production: AVM Productions
Country: India
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: ta
Themes
Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Detective Noir: Corruption in the City, Intriguing Murder Mysteries
Keywords
detective, patriotism, murder, whodunit, noir
More Films by Director: S. Balachander
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Andha Naal about?
- Rajan, a radio engineer, is found murdered in Madras during the tense World War II era, amid fears of a Japanese air raid on the city. CID officer Sivanandham investigates the case as each suspect—Rajan's wife, lover, relatives, and neighbors—narrates a different version of events, revealing hidden motives and secrets that lead to the truth.
- Who directed Andha Naal?
- Andha Naal was directed by S. Balachander.
- Who stars in Andha Naal?
- Andha Naal stars Sivaji Ganesan, Pandari Bai, Javar Seetharaman, P. D. Sambandam, T. K. Balachandran, K. Sooryakala.
- How long is Andha Naal?
- Andha Naal has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- What genre is Andha Naal?
- Andha Naal is a Thriller, Crime, Mystery film.
- Where was Andha Naal produced?
- Andha Naal was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Andha Naal?
- The themes of Andha Naal include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Detective Noir: Corruption in the City, Intriguing Murder Mysteries.