Aandan Adimai (2001)

Sivaraman belongs to a low caste and is a cobbler by profession. He was orphaned as a little boy and has since been brought up by a couple belonging to the lower caste. A trip to the 'agraharam' brings back memories of his childhood and he realises that he is in fact a Brahmin and the son of the head priest at the temple. Wishing to help his real family while at the same time unable to forget the parents who adopted him, he shuffles between the two vastly different worlds. Maheswar, a lower caste woman, waits for him back home while Gayatri falls in love with him in his new life.

Director: Manivannan
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 145 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography: D. Shankar
Editing: P. Venkateswara Rao
Production: KDK Factory
Country: India
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: ta

Keywords

caste system

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aandan Adimai about?
Sivaraman belongs to a low caste and is a cobbler by profession. He was orphaned as a little boy and has since been brought up by a couple belonging to the lower caste. A trip to the 'agraharam' brings back memories of his childhood and he realises that he is in fact a Brahmin and the son of the head priest at the temple. Wishing to help his real family while at the same time unable to forget the parents who adopted him, he shuffles between the two vastly different worlds. Maheswar, a lower caste woman, waits for him back home while Gayatri falls in love with him in his new life.
Who directed Aandan Adimai?
Aandan Adimai was directed by Manivannan.
Who stars in Aandan Adimai?
Aandan Adimai stars Sathyaraj, Suvalakshmi, Divyaa Unni, Ranjith, Manivannan, Thalaivasal Vijay.
How long is Aandan Adimai?
Aandan Adimai has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
What genre is Aandan Adimai?
Aandan Adimai is a Drama, Family film.
Where was Aandan Adimai produced?
Aandan Adimai was produced in India.