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KV Anand birth anniversary: Revisiting the director’s best films

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Oct 30, 2022, 08:00 IST
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KV Anand birth anniversary: Revisiting the director’s best films

KV Anand was one of the brilliant filmmakers in Tamil cinema. The cinematographer turned director has delivered several successful films and has given priceless contributions to cinema. The talented filmmaker passed away in April 2021 due to a cardiac arrest and the untimely demise of the actor shocked the entire cinema world. On his birth anniversary, let’s revisit five entertaining films of the filmmaker.

Tamannaah can't control herself dancing to 'Vaathi Coming' song at a public event in Chennai

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'Ayan'

KV Anand joined hands with Suriya for his second directorial 'Ayan' and the interesting crime thriller turned out a big hit. The film deals with gold and diamond smuggling, and Suriya sported different looks for his role in the film. Tamannah played the female lead, while Akashdeep Saighal, Prabhu, Karunas, and Renuka played crucial roles. Harris Jayaraj scored the music and the songs for the film have been a huge hit.

Kamal Haasan heaps praise for THIS 'Sembi' star at the film's audio launch

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'KO'

After delivering a blockbuster, KV Anand delivered another blockbuster 'KO' which was a completely new subject from his previous film. Jiiva played the lead role, while Ajmal, Karthika Nair, and Pia Bajpai played important roles. The film is loaded with twists and turns and had a successful theatrical run as well.

Siddharth wishes Aditi Rao Hydari on birthday; call her "Princess of Heart"

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'Anegan'

KV Anand opted to join hands with Dhanush for 'Anegan' and the film dealt with a mythical subject. Amyra Dastur played the female lead, and the gorgeous actress's chemistry with the dynamic actor worked well for the film. Harris Jayaraj scored music for the fourth time for KV Anand's directorial.

Chiyaan Vikram and Pa Ranjith's 'Thangalaan' shoot heads to Madurai

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'Kavan'

Vijay Sethupathi and KV Anand joined hands for the political thriller 'Kavan' and the film explained how the media plays a key role in society. Madonna Sebastian played the female lead, while T Rajendar, Vikranth, Akashdeep Saigal, Pandiraj, Bose Venkat, Jagan, and Darshana Rajendran played crucial roles. The fresh duo surprised the fans, and KV Anand broke his continuous association with Harris Jayaraj as the film's music was scored by Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi.

Post Shah Rukh Khan, Atlee likely to direct Salman Khan

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'Kaappaan'

KV Anand teamed up for the third time with Suriya for the suspense thriller 'Kaappaan' and the 2019 Tamil release deals with a locust attack. Sayyesha, Arya, Mohanlal, and Samuthirakani played important roles, while the film's music was scored by Harris Jayaraj. Suriya impressed fans with his versatile and stylish avatar. But the film got more popular when the locust attack happened in real life in 2020.

'Ponniyin Selvan 1' box office collection: Mani Ratnam's film ends the 4th week with collecting Rs. 225 crores in TN

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