Anantaram Soundtrack (

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Rating: 8.10/10 from 347 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Anantaram
Title in Italiano:

Anantaram
Title in Português:

Anantaram

Synopsis

Anantaram is a film that develops through a commentary by Ajayan (Ashokan) about himself in the first person. Later he tells another story about his life with the same background. Finally both these stories fuse together.

Ajayan was born an orphan and brought up by a doctor. A brilliant child, Ajayan grows up into an introvert and confused youth. The beautiful Suma (Shobhana) arrives at their house after marrying Balu (Mammootty), his foster-brother. Ajayan gets sexually attracted to his sister-in-law at first sight, creating internal conflict within him that leads him to leave the house.

In the second story, Ajayan narrates his confused youth and about the beautiful girl, Nalini, who enters his life. Ajayan's mind shifts often between reality and an imaginary romantic world. Finally, both these stories converge to a point where both Nalini and Suma become a single entity.

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Steven Scott
5/10

The recurring motifs and leitmotifs in the score create a sense of continuity and cohesion, weaving together the disparate threads of Ajayan's two intertwined stories.

Timothy Jones
6/10

The haunting melodies evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing, mirroring Ajayan's internal conflict and search for identity.

Mark Jones
10/10

The soundtrack of Anantaram is a mesmerizing journey that beautifully complements the intricate storytelling of the film.

Margaret Lee
7/10

The soundtrack of Anantaram beautifully captures the emotional complexity of Ajayan's life journey.

Richard Wright
5/10

The pacing and arrangement of the music align seamlessly with the shifting narrative structure of the film, creating a cohesive and immersive sonic experience.

Betty Young
7/10

The soundtrack seamlessly weaves together the two parallel stories, creating a cohesive and immersive audio experience.

Amanda Moore
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Anantaram serves as a powerful and evocative companion to the film, enhancing its narrative depth and emotional resonance.

Daniel Walker
6/10

The use of silence and ambient sounds in certain scenes enhances the emotional impact of key moments, allowing the music to punctuate and underscore the drama unfolding on screen.

Stephanie Johnson
9/10

Each track evokes a deep sense of emotion and introspection, perfectly capturing the internal conflict and confusion experienced by the protagonist, Ajayan.

Andrew Hill
3/10

Additionally, the use of traditional Indian instruments in the soundtrack felt out of place and disconnected from the contemporary themes of the film. The cultural mismatch between the music and the narrative created a jarring effect, disrupting the immersion in the story rather than enhancing it.

Robert Harris
7/10

The music enhances the introspective and contemplative nature of Ajayan's character development.

Laura Thompson
6/10

The vocal performances in certain tracks convey a raw and visceral intensity that resonates with the themes of love, desire, and self-discovery explored in the movie.

Linda Gonzalez
8/10

The use of different musical themes for Suma and Nalini adds layers of depth to the storytelling, reflecting their impact on Ajayan's life.

Steven Taylor
9/10

The haunting melodies and evocative lyrics stay with you long after the movie ends, enhancing the overall viewing experience and leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

Ronald Taylor
8/10

The score effectively conveys the internal conflicts and turmoil experienced by Ajayan through its poignant melodies.

Linda Roberts
9/10

The music seamlessly weaves between reality and fantasy, mirroring Ajayan's shifting perceptions, and adds an extra layer of depth to the narrative.

Richard Lewis
6/10

The fusion of traditional and contemporary musical elements in the soundtrack reflects the film's exploration of tradition, modernity, and the clash between the two in Ajayan's life.

Laura Garcia
6/10

The soundtrack of Anantaram perfectly captures the emotional turmoil and confusion experienced by the protagonist, Ajayan, throughout the film.

Joseph Harris
5/10

The use of traditional instruments in the background score adds a layer of depth and authenticity to the storytelling, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Daniel Smith
7/10

The fusion of Nalini and Suma's themes into a single entity in the music symbolizes the culmination of Ajayan's emotional growth and resolution.

Brian Miller
6/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the complexities of Ajayan's relationships with both Suma and Nalini, capturing the bittersweet essence of unrequited love and longing.

William Rodriguez
2/10

The soundtrack of Anantaram failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the intertwining stories. The music felt repetitive and lacking in originality, failing to enhance the viewing experience or evoke the intended mood effectively.