Annaatthe (transl. Big brother) is a 2021 Indian, Tamil-language, action drama film directed and co-written by Siva and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner Sun Pictures. The film stars Rajinikanth, Khushbu, Meena, Nayanthara, and Keerthy Suresh; and features Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, and Soori in prominent roles. D. Imman composed the film's music, Vetri handled the cinematography, Dhilip Subbarayan arranged stunts. and Ruben edited the film. It revolves around Kaalaiyan, a sarpanch (decision maker) in Thanjavur who goes to great lengths to protect his sister from a businessman and his elder brother.
The film was officially announced in October 2019, marking Rajinikanth's first collaboration with Siva. Principal photography began on 11 December 2019 and was completed in September 2021. The COVID-19 lockdown in India and Rajinikanth's health issues in late-December 2020 delayed the film's production. Filming was primarily done in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, and a few sequences were filmed in Chennai.
Annaatthe was released on 4 November 2021, coinciding with Diwali; it received negative reviews from critics but was a commercial success, grossing around ₹175–240 crore upon its release. Its revenues in Tamil Nadu exceeded ₹150 crore, becoming the third film to do so. The Embassy of India announced the release of the film in Argentina to promote culture and tourism.[8]
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Annaatthe (transl. Big brother) is a 2021 Indian, Tamil-language, action drama film directed and co-written by Siva and produced by Kalanithi Maran under...
Soorarai Pottru (2020). However, it was delayed after Siva got to direct Annaatthe (2021). Filming was later postponed, and eventually the project was shelved...
Hungama. Retrieved 13 February 2022. K., Janani (14 November 2021). "Annaatthe box office collection Day 10: Rajinikanth film is still going strong"...
the Telugu language film Rang De opposite Nithiin. Keerthy's next film Annaatthe starring Rajinikanth directed by Siva opened to negative reviews but was...
in Netrikann and Doctor in 2021. He has also starred in Rajinikanth's Annaatthe (2021) and in Vijay's Beast (2022), both produced by Sun Pictures. He...
unsuccessful. After these films, he acted in Petta (2019), Darbar (2020), and Annaatthe (2021), which grossed around ₹219–250 crores, ₹202—250 crores, and ₹175–240...
time as a homemaker. In 2021, she made a comeback with Rajinikanth in Annaatthe. Khushbu and sprinter Usain Bolt are honorary members of Richmond Football...
September 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022. "Year Ender 2021: Master to Annaatthe, Highest-grossing Tamil Movies of 2021". News18. 29 December 2021. Archived...
Surprise Visit to Annaatthe Director Siruthai Siva, Carries This Gift". News18. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021. "Annaatthe Box Office Rajinikanth...
"Actor Sathish & Wife Blessed With Baby Girl | Indian 2, Friendship, Annaatthe | Latest Cinema News". YouTube. Archived from the original on 5 December...
Pookalaye" - Asuran Nominated: 2022 - Best Lyricist for "Saare Kaathe" - Annaatthe Filmfare Awards South Won: 2012 - Best Lyricist for "Sollitaley" - Kumki...
August 2015. "Jackie Shroff to reunite with Rajinikanth after 30 years in Annaatthe, will play antagonist: Report". 17 September 2020. Uttar Dakshin at IMDb...
News18. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023. "Did you know, 'Annaatthe' Periyathaa is three years younger than Rajinikanth?". The Times of India...
box office gross revenue, are as follows: "Year Ender 2021: Master to Annaatthe, Highest-grossing Tamil Movies of 2021". News18. 29 December 2021. Retrieved...
Viswasam, Bigil, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (all 2019), Darbar (2020), Annaatthe (2021) and Godfather (2022). She expanded into Hindi cinema with Jawan...