En Uyir Thozhan
- P. Kalaimani
- Babu
- P. Jayaraj
- S. P. Sigamani
- Babu
- Rama
- Thennavan
company
- 16 February 1990 (1990-02-16)
En Uyir Thozhan (pronounced [en ujiɾ toːɻan] transl. My dear friend) is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language political drama film directed by Bharathiraja. The film was released on 16 February 1990,[1] and failed at the box-office; however it garnered a cult following.[2]
Plot
The film revolves around an activist of a political party and his demise.
Cast
- Babu as Dharma
- Thennavan as Ramesh
- Rama as Chittu
- Vadivukkarasi as Dharma's sister
- Livingston as Dilli Babu
- Charle as Pangu
Production
The film marked the acting debuts of newcomers Rama, Thennavan and Babu.[3][4] It was co-produced by Bharathiraja's brother Jayaraj.[5]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran.[6] The song "Machi Mannaru" is set in Mayamalavagowla raga.[7]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | "Thambi Nee Nimindhu Parada" | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja | 3:02 |
2. | "Machchi Mannaaru" | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja, K. S. Chithra | 4:38 |
3. | "Aeh Raasaaththi" | Gangai Amaran | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:54 |
4. | "Kuyilukuppam" | Gangai Amaran | Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra | 5:00 |
Total length: | 17:34 |
Reception
P. S. S. of Kalki praised the performances of debutants and Vadivukkarasi, cinematography and concluded the film is hard-hitting.[8]
References
- ^ "En Uyir Thozhan / என் உயிர்த் தோழன்". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ Satya, Valliyoor. "Why Bharathiraja's Kollywood movie En Uyir Thozhan is so special, Bharathiraja, En Uyir Thozhan". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ Rao, Subha J. (18 November 2014). "Second coming". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "இயக்குனர் ஆகிறார் நடிகர் தென்னவன்!" [Actor Thennavan to become a director]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). 10 August 2016. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (9 August 2014). "Etcetera: Bharathiraja's lookalike". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "En Uyir Thozhan". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (28 January 2017). "Notes from the south". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ பி. எஸ். எஸ். (4 March 1990). "என் உயிர்த் தோழன்". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 62–63. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2024 – via Internet Archive.
External links
- En Uyir Thozhan at IMDb
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