Etho Seithai Ennai(2012)
Etho Seithai Ennai (transl. You did something to me) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written and directed by debutante J. Elvin Bosser. The film stars Shakthi, Liyasree, and Anand in lead roles, with Anand Babu, Ilavarasu, John Vijay, and Srinath in supporting parts. The story follows Arjun, a middle-class college student who falls in love with his wealthy classmate Shalini, but faces opposition from her uncle Nambi, a local don. When Arjun is kidnapped by Nambi's business rival Veeru, Nambi secretly hopes Arjun will be killed to preserve his own image. The film received negative reviews from critics and was a commercial disaster at the box office. The Times of India rated it 1 out of 5 stars. The soundtrack was composed by Ganesh B. Kumar. The film released on 17 August 2012.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 August 2012
- Director
- Elvin Bosser
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Arjun, a sincere college student, falls in love with his rich classmate Shalini. Her uncle Nambi, a powerful don, pretends to accept their relationship but secretly wants Arjun dead. When a rival kidnaps Arjun, Nambi sees a chance to destroy the love affair forever. Arjun must fight to survive and expose the truth.
“Love will find a way”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Etho Seithai Ennai
Cast reunions in this film: Ilavarasu & John Vijay (4 films together), and Meera Krishnan & Ilavarasu (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Bosser J Elvin, is also a well-known stunt choreographer in Tamil cinema.
- The movie was shot in just a few locations, primarily in Chennai and some rural areas.
- It was one of the early films for actor Arjun, who is not the more famous star of the same name.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, known for his work in low-budget commercial films.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and quickly moved to television broadcasts.
- A subplot involving the heroine's uncle as a goon is a common trope in early 2010s Tamil romance dramas.
- The title 'Etho Seithai Ennai' translates to 'Something Happened to Me,' hinting at the lead character's sudden love.