Anbu Karangal

Anbu Karangal (transl. Hands of love) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Shankar and written by Balamurugan.^[1] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Devika, Manimala and K. Balaji. It was released on 19 February 1965.

Anbu Karangal
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	K. Shankar
Written by	Balamurugan
Produced by	N. Periannana
Starring	Sivaji Ganesan Devika K. Balaji Manimala
Cinematography	Thambu
Edited by	K. Narayanan
Music by	R. Sudarsanam
Production company	Shanthi Films
Release date	19 February 1965 (1965-02-19)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Cast

• Sivaji Ganesan as Sivaraman
• Devika as Annam
• K. Balaji as Kannan
• Manimala as Anandhi
• V. K. Ramasamy as Soodamani
• Nagesh as Thirupathy
• Manorama as Ponnamma
• O. A. K. Thevar
• P. D. Sambandam as Saint
• Seethalakshmi as Gunavathi
• G. Sakunthala as Uma
• Lakshmi Prabha as Lakshmi
• S. D. Subbulakshmi as Nallama
• Baby Shakeela as Kanmani

Soundtrack

The music was composed by R. Sudarsanam, with lyrics by Vaali.^[2][3]

Song	Singers	Length
"Azhakenna Arivenna"	P. Susheela	2:46
"Iravu Mudinthuvidum"	P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas	03:54
"Raamanukke Seethai"	P. Susheela	03:15
"Kakithathil Kappal"	T. M. Soundararajan	04:27
"Onna Irukka Kathukkanum"	T. M. Soundararajan	02:57

Release and reception

Anbu Karangal was released on 19 February 1965.^[4] The Indian Express wrote, "While writer Balamurugan goes on stressing the obvious, director Sankar fills the film with silly symbolisms, meaningless montages and maddening melodrama. The cumulative effect is so pernicious that even the inimitable Sivaji is unable to save the movie."^[5] Kalki said the film could be watched for Ganesan's performance and Nagesh's comedy.^[6]