Ananda Aradhanai

Ananda Aradhanai (transl. Dedication of Happiness) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Dinesh Baboo in his directorial debut. The film stars Mohan, Suhasini and Lissy. It was released on 27 March 1987.^[1]

Ananda Aradhanai
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Directed by	Dinesh Baboo
Written by	M. S. Madhu (dialogues)
Story by	Dinesh Baboo
Produced by	D. S. Prasad
Starring	Mohan Suhasini Lissy
Cinematography	Dinesh Baboo
Edited by	V. T. Vijayan B. Lenin (supervision)
Music by	Manoj–Gyan
Production company	Jai Krishna Combines
Release date	27 March 1987 (1987-03-27)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

A dance master falls in love with a young woman and their marriage is fixed. However, he gets an accident that leaves him paralysed, making his fiancée's mother call off their wedding. Meanwhile, his nurse Stella who takes care of him, develops a soft spot towards him.

Cast

• Mohan as Mohan
• Suhasini as Stella
• Lissy as Kavitha
• Senthil
• Kovai Sarala
• Thyagu
• Charle
• Srividya

Production

Ananda Aradhanai is the directorial debut of Dinesh Baboo, previously a cinematographer.^[2] The film was originally titled Aatmaraagam. Scenes involving Mohan and Suhasini were shot at Sathya Studios and Vijaya Gardens.^[3]

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Manoj–Gyan.^[4][5]

Track listing

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Padapporen"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
2.	"Naalai Namadhenna"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
3.	"Urave Thalladadhu"	S. Janaki
4.	"Enna Solla"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
5.	"Kaalam Iniya"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra

Reception

N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express appreciated the film for Dinesh Baboo's photography, saying that in terms of direction and writing, "has more or less done a good job of it". Krishnaswamy also praised Suhasini for portraying her role "with a great deal of understanding, restraint and class".^[6]