Andamaina Anubhavam

<p>Sona, the daughter of a Singapore businessman misses her money and other valuables during her visit to India. A smuggler comes forward to help her and assigns her a smuggling related job. Hence Sona pretends to be a fan of singer Chandru and meets him in a hotel. She keeps a diamond inside Chandru’s guitar and leaves the room. On the next day, Chandru’s troupe leaves for Singapore. Coincidentally, Chandru forgot to take that particular guitar with him. Sona also travels in the same flight and becomes closer to Chandru. Even though her intention was to get the diamond from Chandru, she starts loving Chandru. However she hesitates in conveying her love since she knows that her early death due to blood cancer is inevitable. The smuggler tortures her since the diamond was lost. Due to her circumstances, she is unable to keep her words and Chandru thinks that Sona is a cheat and fraud. Chandru’s troupe returns to India. The smuggler feels pity for Sona and allows her to leave for India. Sona enters Chandru’s house to Chandru’s surprise. Chandru realizes that Sona is not a cheat and fraud. In spite of his mother’s opposition and her terminal illness, Chandru marries Sona. Sona spends her remaining short life along with Chandru’s troupe. Finally Sona passes away and Chandru decides to be a widower throughout his life. Many of ‘s students like , , and appear in cameo for their mentor. This was the debut film for actor . ‘s sister also appears. The band in the film and the music were inspired by . A large portion of the film was shot in Singapore, while additional scenes were shot at the AVM Garden Villa, Chennai. The scene where Deepak (Rajinikanth) is challenged to flip his cigarette 10 times or lose a finger is based on ‘s . The soundtrack was composed by while the Tamil lyrics were written by . The audio was launched at Mayilai Rajeswari Marriage Hall. Unlike other LP records of that time where songs run for shorter runtime, LP record of this soundtrack had all the songs playing in the single LP which comes under 45 LP. The song “Engeyum Eppothum” was remixed by in (2007). The song “Sambo Siva Sambo” was remixed by as “Avala Nambithan” for (2014). noted that ” just rocked the scene with MSV Sir bringing out his innovative streaks.” was released on 14 April 1979, and on 19 April. Piousji of wrote, “despite heroic efforts by [Kamal Haasan] to save the film, it disintegrates fast.” P. S. M. of appreciated performances of Rajinikanth and Haasan, Lokanath’s cinematography and Balachander’s direction felt Balachander made a film without a strong plot and called it just like that entertaining film. Naagai Dharuman of praised the acting of cast, Lokanath’s cinematography, Viswanathan’s music and appreciated Balachander’s direction for moving things in a light hearted manner then showcasing tragedy without making viewers bored is an innovative way. In 2009, another film called was released. Director stated that the title was “right for my film on students and the college scenario”. The line “Jagame Thandhiram” in the song “Sambo Siva Sambo” inspired a 2021 film of the . Abaswaram Ramji conducted a stage show called in 2006. A 2014 play called named after the song “Sambho Siva Sambho” was conducted by Theatre of Maham. M. S. Viswanathan composed the background music for the play. A digitally restored version of the film was released on 4 October 2013, but received a lukewarm response at the box office.</p>