| Anandan or Agni Purana Mahimai | |
| Native Name: | ஆனந்தன் அல்லது அக்னி புராண மகிமை |
| Director: | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Producer: | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Screenplay: | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Story: | S. D. S. Yogi |
| Starring: | M. V. Mani S. D. R. Chandran B. Saraswathi Krishnakanth K. V. Jeeva |
| Music: | K. V. Mahadevan G. Ramanathan |
| Cinematography: | R. M. Krishnaswami |
| Studio: | Madras Bharat Studio Movietone |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Tamil |
Anandan or Agni Purana Mahimai is an Indian Tamil language historical film directed and produced by S. D. S. Yogi[1] with M. V. Mani, S. D. R. Chandran, B. Saraswathi, Krishnakanth and K. V. Jeeva in the lead roles. The film was released in 1942.[2] [3]
It's a mythological story in which events happened some 2000 years ago. A scheming Rajaguru (King's advisor) tries to destroy a respected priest in the kingdom but finally is punished by Gods.
Adapted from The Hindu article.
Music was scored by K. V. Mahadevan and G. Ramanathan
The film did fairly well in box-office. Film historian Randor Guy said the film is remembered for "The deft direction by S.D.S.Yogi, good performances by S.D.R. Chandran and B. Saraswathi."