Annai Velankanni is 1971 Indian drama film in Tamil. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Padmini and K. R. Vijaya.
Kamal Haasan briefly appears in an uncredited role as Jesus Christ. The film was directed by noted choreographer K. Thangappan.
It comprises three stories pertaining to Christian beliefs.
Velankanni, where the film is set, is a real village in India, and has a large church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Jesus.
Directed by – K. Thangappan
Produced by – K. Thangappan
Written by – Sham De Thomson
Screenplay by – K. Thangappan
Starring – Srividya, Sivakumar, Jayalalithaa, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini
Music by – G. Devarajan
Cinematography – G. K. Ramu
Edited by – N. M. Sankar
Production – Giri Movies
Distributed by – Giri Movies
Release date – 15 August 1971
Running time – 148 mins
Country – India
Language – Tamil
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