Andha Naal
அந்த நாள்
Synopsis
Rajan, a radio engineer, is found murdered in Madras during the tense World War II era, amid fears of a Japanese air raid on the city. CID officer Sivanandham investigates the case as each suspect—Rajan's wife, lover, relatives, and neighbors—narrates a different version of events, revealing hidden motives and secrets that lead to the truth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Balachander
- Screenplay & Story
- Javar Seetharaman
- Original Score
- Saraswathy Stores Orchestra
- Original Title
- அந்த நாள்
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- AVM Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Balachander
Javar Seetharaman, S. Balachander
Saraswathy Stores Orchestra
S. Maruti Rao
S. Surya
Department Leadership Roster
S. Balachander
Director
S. Surya
Editor
Javar Seetharaman
Screenplay
S. Maruti Rao
Director of Photography
Javar Seetharaman
Writer
S. Balachander
Writer
Saraswathy Stores Orchestra
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Andha Naal
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What is Andha Naal about?
Rajan, a radio engineer, is found murdered in Madras during the tense World War II era, amid fears of a Japanese air raid on the city. CID officer Sivanandham investigates the case as each suspect—Rajan's wife, lover, relatives, and neighbors—narrates a different version of events, revealing hidden motives and secrets that lead to the truth.
Who directed Andha Naal?
Andha Naal was directed by S. Balachander.
Who stars in Andha Naal?
The principal cast of Andha Naal includes Sivaji Ganesan, Pandari Bai, Javar Seetharaman, P. D. Sambandam, T. K. Balachandran.
When was Andha Naal released and how long is it?
Andha Naal was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Andha Naal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Andha Naal was composed by Saraswathy Stores Orchestra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Andha Naal?
Andha Naal holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).