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Anbe Vaa (1966): Cast & Plot

Anbe Vaa (1966) movie poster

Anbe Vaa is a 1966 comedy drama directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar, starring B. Saroja Devi as Geetha, Manorama and Nagesh. It runs 2 hours 55 minutes.

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Anbe Vaa (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 55m (175 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Anbe Vaa About?

The premise of Anbe Vaa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After two years of nonstop work, a wealthy businessman finally takes a vacation, but when he arrives at his rented Shimla bungalow he discovers his caretaker, Krishnaiah, has vanished. Stunned by the disappearance, he is forced to unravel the mystery of the missing caretaker while confronting unexpected challenges in the mountain retreat.

Anbe Vaa Themes & Keywords

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  • love
  • deception
  • falling in love
  • businessman
  • vacation
  • prank
  • arranged marriage
  • broken engagement
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Cast & crew

Anbe Vaa Cast & Characters

B. Saroja Devi leads the cast as Geetha, with Manorama and Nagesh. Directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from A. C. Tirulokchandar

More films directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar: Bharatha Vilas, Deiva Magan, Ave Kallu and Athey Kangal.

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Plot

Anbe Vaa Plot Summary

What happens in Anbe Vaa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

JB, JB, is a wealthy and widely admired industrialist who has pushed himself to the limit, working for two years without a proper vacation. After an exhausting trip through Europe and New York, he decides to take a break at his hillside bungalow in Shimla. On arrival, he learns a twist of fate has already taken place: his caretaker Krishnaiah has rented the bungalow to a Bangalore-based couple, Punyakodi and Pappamma, and their daughter, Geetha.

Full summary

The whole story of Anbe Vaa, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Anbe Vaa?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which city does the industrialist travel to before arriving at his hillside bungalow?

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FAQ

Anbe Vaa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Anbe Vaa, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Anbe Vaa?

Anbe Vaa runs 2 hours 55 minutes (175 minutes).

When was Anbe Vaa released?

Anbe Vaa was released on January 14, 1966.

Who directed Anbe Vaa?

Anbe Vaa was directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar.

More films by A. C. Tirulokchandar

Who is in the cast of Anbe Vaa?

Anbe Vaa stars B. Saroja Devi as Geetha, Manorama and Nagesh, among 11 credited actors.

Does Anbe Vaa have a post-credit scene?

No. Anbe Vaa has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Anbe Vaa in?

The original language of Anbe Vaa is Tamil.

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