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Enakku Innoru Per Irukku(2016)

5.6/10
Tamil132 minstheatrical

Enakku Innoru Per Irukku is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language mafia comedy film directed by Sam Anton. The lead cast includes G.V. Prakash Kumar and Anandhi, with Saravanan playing the antagonist. The story follows Johnny, an auto rickshaw driver in Chennai who aspires to become a feared rowdy but is crippled by a phobia of blood that causes him to faint. His lies to impress Hema, a woman who despises criminals, lead to conflict. The film blends slapstick comedy with action sequences and a romantic subplot. It received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its humorous premise and Prakash Kumar's performance. The film was released in theaters on December 2, 2016.

Director:Sam Anton
Filmed In:Chennai
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5
Theatrical Release
17 June 2016
Director
Sam Anton
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 12m
Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

Johnny drives an auto and dreams of being a tough rowdy. But he faints at the sight of blood. To win Hema's love, he pretends to be someone he is not. When gangsters threaten her, Johnny must face his biggest fear to save her.

A rowdy who faints at blood.

Film Details

5.6Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date17 June 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InChennai

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Enakku Innoru Per Irukku

Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Rajendran & Yogi Babu (32 films together), G. V. Prakash Kumar & Yogi Babu (14 films together), VTV Ganesh & Yogi Babu (11 films together), Rajendran & Swaminathan (8 films together), and VTV Ganesh & Rajendran (7 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a popular Tamil phrase meaning 'I have another name', often used humorously in real life.
  • Director Sam Anton made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director for several years.
  • This was one of the few films where composer G.V. Prakash played the lead role while also scoring the music.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed set designed to look like a large, dilapidated warehouse.
  • Actress Anandhi, who played the female lead, was reportedly selected after multiple audition rounds for the role.
  • The film's runtime is approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes, which was considered standard for a commercial entertainer of that period.
  • Despite being an action-comedy, the plot incorporates elements of mistaken identity, a common trope in Tamil cinema.

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