Anbai Thedi

Anbai Thedi (transl. In Search of Love) is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa.^[2] It was released on 13 November 1974.^[3]

Anbai Thedi
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Muktha Srinivasan
Story by	Kalaignanam
Produced by	Muktha Ramaswamy
Starring	Sivaji Ganesan Jayalalithaa
Cinematography	N. Balakrishnan
Edited by	L. Balu
Music by	M. S. Viswanathan
Production company	Muktha Films
Distributed by	Elite Movies[1]
Release date	13 November 1974 (1974-11-13)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Cast

• Sivaji Ganesan as Ramu
• Jayalalithaa as Rani
• C. R. Vijayakumari as Janaki
• Major Sundarrajan as Rajasekar
• Srikanth as Suresh
• Shubha as Radha
• R. S. Manohar as Mannaru
• Cho as Virunthali Mama
• Manorama as Annam
• Senthamarai as Veerasamy
• K. Kannan as Nagappan
• C. I. D. Sakunthala (guest role)
• S. N. Parvathy
• Baby Indra as Rajasekar's daughter

Production

Muktha Srinivasan commended Jayalalithaa's commitment and punctuality to the film, saying she "used to be ready with make up and costumes on the set" even before filming began.^[4] The scene where Subha tries to steal from Ganesan's home was shot at Karpagam Studios.^[5] A set resembling Manuneedhi Cholan costing 1 lakhs was built at Karpagam Studios.^[6] The final length of the film was 4,507.00 metres (14,786.75 ft).^[7]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.^[8]

Song	Singers	Length
"Budhi Ketta Ponnu Onnu"	T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela	03:41
"Chithira Mandapathil"	T. M. Soundararajan, Jayalalithaa	04:32
"Ammavum Appavum"	T. M. Soundararajan, Pushpalatha	04:06
"Sippiyile Muthu"	Vani Jairam	04:30
"Kalyanam Illamal"	T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela	04:30

Reception

Kanthan of Kalki appreciated Thooyavan's dialogues, Srinivasan's direction, the film's colour and cast performances.^[9]