Anbukku Naan Adimai (transl. I am a slave to love) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced under the Devar Films banner by C. Dhandayuthapani. It stars Rajinikanth, Rati, Vijayan, and Sujatha. The film was simultaneously made in Telugu as Mayadari Krishnudu (transl. Mischievous Krishna), with Sreedhar replacing Vijayan and a slightly different supporting cast. It was the third venture of Rajinikanth and Devar Films together and was a hit in the box office. It was remade in Hindi as Thanedaar (1990).
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Plot
Vijayan (Sreedhar in Telugu), the Inspector and Gopinath (Krishna in Telugu), a thief, are brothers who were separated in childhood. When they meet in a strange situation, Vijayan is thrown out of the train and Gopinath lands in the village as the inspector and the events following is the story. Gowri, who performs a dance in the street, helps Gopinath and steals his heart.
Cast
Tamil version
Surulirajan as C.I.D. Kandhasamy
S. A. Ashokan as D.C.P.
Major Sundarrajan as Sundar
V. Gopalakrishnan
Telugu version
Mohan Babu
Giri Babu as Sarva Rayudu's right hand
Babji
Production
A fight sequence involving a tiger was filmed at Yercaud in late 1977.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Critical reception
Kanthan of Kalki praised Sujatha's performance, but felt Vijayan was underutilised. Ananda Vikatan wrote that whenever it is dull, Rajinikanth's charm makes us sit up straight. But, Billa is an MP. one can say, this film is just LLA. Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the acting, music, stunts, cinematography and direction.