Annan Thambi
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Annan Thambi is a 2008 Malayalam film by Anwar Rasheed
, starring Mammootty
, Lakshmi Rai
and Gopika
. Mammootty did a double role in the film by playing twin brothers. Rahulraj
composed the music of this movie.
). Appu is a talkative conman who always finds himself in trouble. While Achu, a mute, is nicer than his brother, he draws a dagger on Appu due to misunderstandings created by the villain Govindan (Siddique
), who is masquerading as his friend. Their father Ravunni (Janardhanan
), a ballet artist, separates them due to sibling rivalry, and Appu is sent to live with relatives in Pollachi.
He grows up to be a lovable thug who falls for Chembakam (Lakshmi Rai
), while Achu marries Lakshmi (Gopika
). But soon major misunderstandings created by their enemies crop up and the brothers are baying for each others blood. Just before the climax, they come to the realization that others were behind their enemity, so they patch up their differences and take on their foes.
Anwar Rasheed
Anwar Rasheed is a Malayali Indian film director notable for his debut film Rajamanikyam starring Mammootty. His second feature film was Chotta Mumbai , which had Mohanlal in the lead role...
, starring Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
, Lakshmi Rai
Lakshmi Rai
Lakshmi Rai is an Indian film actress and model from Belgaum, Karnataka, predominantly appearing in Malayalam and Tamil films. While most of her Tamil releases performed poorly at the box office, she rose to fame with the popular Malayalam-language films Annan Thambi , 2 Harihar Nagar ,...
and Gopika
Gopika
Gopika is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval...
. Mammootty did a double role in the film by playing twin brothers. Rahulraj
Rahulraj
Rahul Raj is a South Indian composer, who composes mainly soundtracks for Malayalam movies.-Early life:Rahul Raj was born on March 17 in Cochin to Advocate E. Thankappan and N. S. Kunjoonjamma. His schooling was in Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara, Cochin. He has one sister, Rehna Raj...
composed the music of this movie.
Plot
Annan Thambi is the story of twin brothers, Appu and Achu (both played by MammoottyMammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
). Appu is a talkative conman who always finds himself in trouble. While Achu, a mute, is nicer than his brother, he draws a dagger on Appu due to misunderstandings created by the villain Govindan (Siddique
Siddique (actor)
Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:...
), who is masquerading as his friend. Their father Ravunni (Janardhanan
Janardhanan (actor)
Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of...
), a ballet artist, separates them due to sibling rivalry, and Appu is sent to live with relatives in Pollachi.
He grows up to be a lovable thug who falls for Chembakam (Lakshmi Rai
Lakshmi Rai
Lakshmi Rai is an Indian film actress and model from Belgaum, Karnataka, predominantly appearing in Malayalam and Tamil films. While most of her Tamil releases performed poorly at the box office, she rose to fame with the popular Malayalam-language films Annan Thambi , 2 Harihar Nagar ,...
), while Achu marries Lakshmi (Gopika
Gopika
Gopika is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval...
). But soon major misunderstandings created by their enemies crop up and the brothers are baying for each others blood. Just before the climax, they come to the realization that others were behind their enemity, so they patch up their differences and take on their foes.
Cast
- MammoottyMammoottyMammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
as Appu / Achu - GopikaGopikaGopika is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval...
as Lakshmi - Lakshmi RaiLakshmi RaiLakshmi Rai is an Indian film actress and model from Belgaum, Karnataka, predominantly appearing in Malayalam and Tamil films. While most of her Tamil releases performed poorly at the box office, she rose to fame with the popular Malayalam-language films Annan Thambi , 2 Harihar Nagar ,...
as Thenmozhi - Shivani bhaiShivani BhaiShivani Bhai is an Indian film actress, model, and host.She has appeared in Malayalam and Tamil language films. Shivani first hit the limelight in Atlas Jewelery advertisement. She made her debut in Malayalam with Mammooty as his sister in Annan Thampi. She acted as heroine in her third Malayalam...
as Ammu - JanardhananJanardhanan (actor)Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of...
as Ravunni (Achu and Appu's father) - Jayakumar
- Mohan Jose
- Salim Kumar
- K. P. A. C. LalithaK. P. A. C. LalithaMaheshwari Amma, better known by her stage name K.P.A.C. Lalitha, is a National Award winning Indian film and stage actress. She was the wife of late filmmaker Bharathan.-Biography:...
- Anil Murali
- Maniyanpilla Raju
- SiddiqueSiddique (actor)Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:...
- Suraj Venjarammoodu
- Sonu as young Appu
- Monu as young Achu
External links
- Annan Thambi preview at Indiaglitz.com