Anniyan

Storyline

Anniyan tells the story of Ramanujam, a timid lawyer struggling with multiple personality disorder. By day, he fights for justice in the courtroom; by night, his alternate personality, Anniyan, emerges as a ruthless vigilante who punishes those who flout social laws. Using inspiration from the Garuda Purana, Anniyan sets out to cleanse society of corruption and immorality. As Ramanujam battles his inner demons and external threats, the line between justice and vengeance blurs, leading to a thrilling climax.

Tagline

Justice wears many faces.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

PG-13

Trivia

• Vikram underwent intense physical training and learned different body languages to portray multiple personalities convincingly.
• The film popularized the phrase "Punishment will come," becoming a catchphrase in Tamil pop culture.
• Director Shankar used advanced VFX techniques to showcase Anniyan’s unique abilities, which were pioneering at the time.
• The film's costume design for the Anniyan persona was inspired by dark mythological themes.
• Anniyan was simultaneously dubbed and released in Telugu and Hindi, expanding its reach across India.

Goofs

• In some scenes, the transformation between Ramanujam and Anniyan appears sudden without showing the psychological buildup.
• A few continuity errors occur in courtroom scenes regarding the positions of characters.
• Some background elements, like vehicles and signboards, appear modern in scenes meant to depict older timelines.

Quotes

• "Justice delayed is justice denied." — Ramanujam
• "I am the punishment you deserve." — Anniyan
• "Society must be cleansed from evil, one sin at a time." — Anniyan

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• The film's credits feature stylized artwork of Anniyan’s different personas.
• End credits include a dedication to the concept of justice and social reform.

Connections

• Shares thematic elements with films about vigilantes and psychological disorders, such as Fight Club and Identity.
• Influenced later Indian films that explore vigilante justice and alter-egos.

Soundtracks

• Music by Harris Jayaraj, featuring popular tracks:
• "Kadhal Yaanai" – an energetic romantic number.
• "Kannum Kannum Nokia" – a catchy, upbeat song that became a chartbuster.
• "Andangkaka" – a folk-inspired track blending traditional and modern beats.