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Enai Noki Paayum Thota(2019)

5.4/10
Tamil150 mins

Enai Noki Paayum Thota is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language romantic action thriller film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film stars Dhanush, M. Sasikumar, Megha Akash, and Sunaina. The story follows Raghu, a college student whose life is turned upside down when he falls in love with an actress forced into a dangerous world. The narrative shifts from a romance to a revenge thriller involving illegal arms deals and police corruption. The film features music composed by Darbuka Siva and cinematography by Jomon T. John and Manoj Paramahamsa. It received mixed reviews from critics upon its release on 29 November 2019. The film is notable for its troubled production, which faced multiple delays and financial issues over three years.

Director:Gautham Menon
Filmed In:Chennai, Turkey, Mumbai
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
OTT Release Date
29 November 2019
Theatrical Release
29 November 2019
Director
Gautham Menon
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

A college student named Raghu falls in love with an actress named Lekha. When powerful men take her away, he thinks she abandoned him. Four years later, she calls him for help. He discovers his missing brother is an undercover cop investigating a deadly arms deal. Raghu must fight corrupt police and criminals to save his family.

Love can be a dangerous bullet

Film Details

5.4Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 November 2019
Also Known AsEnnai Nokki Paayum Thotta · Ennai Nokki Paayum Thotta · Thoota · กระสุนทะลุกลางอก
Filmed InChennai, Turkey, Mumbai

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
lovesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Enai Noki Paayum Thota

Cast reunions in this film: M. Sasikumar & S. R. Kathir (5 films together), Gautham Menon & Manoj Paramahamsa (4 films together), M. Sasikumar & Vela Ramamoorthy (3 films together), M. Sasikumar & Darbuka Siva (2 films together), Gautham Menon & Rana Daggubati (2 films together), and Darbuka Siva & S. R. Kathir (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's release was delayed for over three years due to production and financial issues.
  • Dhanush and Megha Akash dubbed their own voices in the Telugu dubbed version to reach a wider audience.
  • Director Gautham Menon initially planned a different ending but changed it during the long delay.
  • The song 'Maruvaarthai' was reused from an unreleased Menon project called 'Dhruva Natchathiram'.
  • This was the second collaboration between Dhanush and composer Darbuka Siva after 'Pa Paandi'.
  • The film's title translates to 'I Will Shoot the Dot', referencing a line about focused love.
  • Some scenes were reshot years later to update the cast's appearances due to the delay.

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