Annai Bhoomi

Annai Bhoomi (transl. Mother Earth) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Thevar Films. The film stars Vijayakanth, Radha Ravi and Nalini. It is the first 3D film in Tamil cinema.^[2] The film was released on 31 May 1985.^[3] It was remade in Kannada as Namma Bhoomi.^[4]

Annai Bhoomi
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	R. Thyagarajan
Written by	Vietnam Veedu Sundaram (dialogues)[1]
Produced by	C. Dhandayudhapani
Starring	Vijayakanth Radha Ravi Nalini
Cinematography	V. Ramamoorthy[1]
Edited by	M. G. Balurao[1]
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Thevar Films
Release date	31 May 1985 (1985-05-31)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Two friends Raja and Somu are hired to kill a General Prabhakar. They kidnap him but have a change of heart when they learn that he actually tried to help them.

Cast

• Vijayakanth as Raja
• Radha Ravi as Somu
• Nalini as Nalini
• Goundamani as Ragappa
• Tiger Prabhakar as General Prabhakar
• Srikanth as Vijayakumar
• Thyagu as Shankar
• Baby Sonia as Uma
• Ilavarasi as Radha
• Thengai Srinivasan as sorcerer in song "Oh Julie"

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vaali.^[5]

Track	Singers
"Oh Julie Julie Jolly"	S. Janaki, Dr. Grubb Singh, Chorus
"Puthakathai"	Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
"Raththiri Raththiri"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki

Critical reception

Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote that despite being a cardboard castle it looks decorative.^[6] Balumani of Anna praised the technical crew and Thevar Films for their hard work and efforts.^[7]