Film Profile: Annadata (1976)
- Director: Arabinda Mukhopadhyay
- Starring: Uttam Kumar, Sabitri Chatterjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, Sumitra Mukherjee
- Genre: Family Drama / Social
4. Critical Reception & Public Response
Abdur Razzak as Amar Chowdhury: An honest businessman and Sankar's "Annadata" (provider). Sreelekha Mitra as Barsha: The female lead. Anuradha Ray as Shanti Devi: Amar Chowdhury's wife.
The Premise: A Story of Sacrifice
"Annadata" (translated as "The Giver of Grain" or "The Provider") is a quintessential family drama that explores the fragility of familial bonds when faced with financial hardship.
Impact: The film is credited with establishing Ravi Kinagi as a major director in Tollywood and remains a staple of early 2000s "masala" cinema.
YouTube: Eskay Movies hosts the official trailer and high-quality clips.
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