Ennul Aayiram(2016)
Ennul Aayiram is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language thriller drama film written and directed by debutant Krishna Kumar. The film stars newcomers Mahadevan in the lead role and Marina Michael as the female lead. The story follows a 25-year-old man named Karthik who becomes trapped in a cycle of crime after desperately seeking money to escape his small-town life. The film explores themes of love, family pressure, and moral compromise through a suspenseful narrative. It was produced under the banner Om Ganesh Creations and released on April 22, 2016. The movie received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its emotional honesty but noted its slow pacing. Ennul Aayiram is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 22 April 2016
- Director
- Krishna Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A 25-year-old man named Karthik feels trapped in his small town and boring job. He falls in love with Suhasini, but his family opposes the relationship. Desperate for money to start a new life, Karthik gets involved in illegal activities. His choices lead him into a dangerous world of crime and lies. He must fight to save his love and his life before everything falls apart.
“A thousand battles inside one heart.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ennul Aayiram
Cast reunions in this film: Gopi Sunder & Gopi Sundar (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum' but was changed to avoid confusion with a similarly named 2016 release.
- Director Krishna Kumar also wrote the dialogues, drawing from his own observations of urban relationships.
- The movie's soundtrack by Gopi Sundar marked one of his early major works in Tamil cinema after several in Malayalam.
- It was shot extensively in Chennai, with key scenes filmed in actual bars and urban apartments to feel authentic.
- Actor Sathish, known for comedy, played a supporting role that was more grounded and less comedic than his usual parts.
- The film had a limited theatrical run and later found a wider audience through television and streaming platforms.
- A subplot involving the bartender's family was trimmed in the final edit to keep the focus on the central romantic dilemmas.
