{{short description|2024 film directed by S. P. Subburaman}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2024}} {{Infobox film | name = Anjaamai | image = Anjaamai.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = S. P. Subburaman | writer = S. P. Subburaman | producer = Dr. M. Thirunavukarasu MD | starring = Vidharth<br />Vani Bhojan<br />Rahman | cinematography = Karthick | editing = Ram Sudharsan | music = {{Ubl | '''Songs:''' | Raghav Prasad<br />Kannan |'''Score''': | Kalacharan }} | studio = Thiruchithram Productions | distributor = Dream Warrior Pictures | released = {{Film date|2024|6|7|df=yes}} | runtime = 121 minutes | country = India | language = Tamil | budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | gross = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> }}
'''''Anjaamai''''' ({{translation|Fearlessness}}) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film written and directed by S. P. Subburaman in his directorial debut and produced by Dr. M. Thirunavukarasu MD under the banner of Thiruchithram Productions and presented by Dream Warrior Pictures.<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 May 2024|title=Viddharth And Vani Bhojan's Film Titled 'Anjaamai'; An Intense First Look Revealed|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/viddharth-and-vani-bhojans-film-titled-anjaamai-an-intense-first-look-revealed/articleshow/110367663.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The film stars Vidharth, Vani Bhojan, Rahman and Krithik Mohan in lead roles.The soundtrack and background score were composed by Raghav Prasad and Kannan, and Kalacharan, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Karthick and Ram Sudharsan.<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 May 2024|title=Makers unveil first-look poster of Anjaamai|url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/makers-unveil-first-look-poster-of-anjaamai-786487|website=DT Next}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=27 May 2024|title='அஞ்சாமை' டிரைலர் நாளை வெளியாகிறது|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/anjaamai-trailer-is-out-tomorrow-720612|website=Maalai Malar}}</ref>
''Anjaamai'' was released in theatres on 7 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|date=31 May 2024|title=Vidaarth's Anjaamai gets a release date|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/May/31/vidaarths-anjaamai-gets-a-release-date|website=Cinema Express|access-date=8 June 2024|archive-date=19 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240719123701/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2024/May/31/vidaarths-anjaamai-gets-a-release-date|url-status=live}}</ref> The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised the lead cast's performance, social message, emotional scenes and direction.
==Synopsis== Sarkar (Vidharth) is a farmer from a village near Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. He has two children, with his eldest son, Arundhavam (Krithik Mohan), aspiring to become a doctor. At this point, the Union Government introduces the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical education. The film depicts Sarkar's struggles to make his son's dream a reality, shedding light on the challenges faced by students from Tamil Nadu and their families due to the exam.
Sarkar joins forces with socialite Manikkam (Rahman) to advocate for his son. The narrative focuses more on the father-son relationship in the first half, with Sarkar's son traveling to Jaipur, Rajasthan to take the exam.
==Cast== * Vidharth as Sarkar * Vani Bhojan as Saraswathi, Sarkar's wife * Rahman as Advocate Manikkam, ex-IPS * Krithik Mohan as Arundhavam, Sarkaar's son ** Jay Adithya as Young Arundhavam * Rekha Sivan as Sarkar's daughter * KPY Ramar * G. Balachandran (ex-IAS) as Justice Sundaram * Gireesh Krish Nair as the doctor * KPY Kuraishi * G. Marimuthu * Vijay Babu * Ashok Pandian
== Production == The film extensively shot in Dindigul.<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 June 2024|title=Anjaamai Not A Film That Offers Solutions: Director SP Subburaman|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/anjaamai-not-a-film-that-offers-solutions-director-sp-subburaman-8913603.html|website=News18}}</ref>
==Soundtrack== The songs for the film were composed by Raghav Prasad and Kannan, while the background score was composed by Kalacharan.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 June 2024|title=#Anjaamai JukeBox is live now! Immerse yourself in music that encapsulates the themes of sacrifice, resilience, and justice. Tune in to experience it.|url=https://mobile.x.com/DreamWarriorpic/status/1798965772771082498|website=Twitter}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=11 June 2024|title='Aaririraaro' song from Vidaarth's Anjaamai out|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/11/aaririraaro-song-from-vidaarths-anjaamai-out|website=Cinema Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=18 June 2024|title='Kadavula Naanum' song from Vidaarth's Anjaamai out|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/18/kadavula-naanum-song-from-vidaarths-anjaamai-out|website=Cinema Express}}</ref> {{track listing | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Aaririraaro | length1 = 5:19 | music1 = Raghav Prasad | lyrics1 = Karthik Netha | extra1 = Rahul Nambiar<br />Sai Vignesh | title2 = Kadavula Naanum | length2 = 4:27 | music2 = Kannan | lyrics2 = Arun Bharathi | extra2 = Mukesh Mohamed<br />Sreenisha | title3 = Neeye Neeye | length3 = 3:50 | music3 = Raghav Prasad | lyrics3 = Arivumathi | extra3 = Padmalatha | title4 = Undhan Velai | length4 = 4:12 | music4 = Raghav Prasad | lyrics4 = S. P. Subburaman | extra4 = Raghav Prasad<br />V. M. Murugappa | title5 = Yaar Neenga | length5 = 1:05 | music5 = Raghav Prasad | lyrics5 = S. P. Subburaman | extra5 = P. Sampath Kumar | title6 = Yaar Neenga | note6 = Drama Version | length6 = 0:40 | music6 = Raghav Prasad | lyrics6 = S. P. Subburaman | extra6 = P. Sampath Kumar }}
==Release== ===Theatrical=== ''Anjaamai'' was scheduled to release in theatres on 7 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|date=31 May 2024|title=Anjaamai release date: Vidaarth and Rahman's film will hit the big screens on THIS date|url=https://www.desimartini.com/movies/trending/anjaamai-release-date-vidaarth-and-rahmans-film-will-hit-the-big-screens-on-this-date/2ec10a261a107/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601080625/https://www.desimartini.com/movies/amp/trending/anjaamai-release-date-vidaarth-and-rahmans-film-will-hit-the-big-screens-on-this-date/2ec10a261a107/|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 June 2024|website=Desimartini}}</ref>
===Home media=== ''Anjaamai'' is set to be premiered in Aha Tamil on 29 October 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Jayabhuvaneshwari |date=2024-10-25 |title=Vidaarth's Anjaamai gets OTT release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/25/vidaarths-anjaamai-gets-ott-release-date |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
== Reception == A critic from ''Cinema Express'' wrote that "Shouldering a noble intention accompanied by effective performances and powerful rhetorics, ''Anjaamai'', true to the title, fearlessly voices against unempathetic policies drafted by bureaucrats and politicians unmindful of how they will be received by the common man".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2024/Jun/07/anjaamai-movie-review-a-commendable-political-drama-that-hits-out-at-chinks-in-the-academia|title=Anjaamai Movie Review: A commendable political drama that hits out at chinks in the academia|first=Akshay|last=Kumar|work=Cinema Express|date=7 June 2024|access-date=11 June 2024}}</ref> A critic from ''The Times of India'' rated the film two out of five stars and wrote that "All in all, ''Anjaamai'' acts as a reminder for filmmakers to not go overboard with an emotional plot and to refrain from sensationalising a story".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/anjaamai/movie-review/110773787.cms|title=Anjaamai Movie Review : Too much melodrama and sensationalisation bring down this film|date=7 June 2024|work=The Times of India|first=Roopa|last=Radhakrishnan|access-date=11 June 2024}}</ref> A critic from ''Times Now'' rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "This film is aimed at conveying a message and might not be for those looking for entertainment. A decent film, worth watching once!"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/tamil/anjaamai-review-vani-bhojan-vidaarth-shine-in-this-film-on-neet-review-110727172|title=Anjaamai Review: Vani Bhojan, Vidaarth Shine In This Film On NEET|first=Manigandan|last=KR|work=Times Now|date=6 June 2024|access-date=11 June 2024}}</ref>
A critic from ''StudioFlicks'' wrote "Director Subburaman effectively showcases the stress and pressure imposed on students to succeed in the NEET exam".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mahesh |first=Richard |date=2024-06-07 |title=Anjaamai Movie Review & Rating |url=https://www.studioflicks.com/reviews/anjaamai-movie-review/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=StudioFlicks |language=en-US}}</ref>
==References== {{Reflist}}
== External links == *{{IMDb title|32479072}} {{Dream Warrior Pictures}}
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