En Thangai(1989)
En Thangai (1989) is an Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Arjun Sarja and Gautami in lead roles. The story follows a brother who makes a promise to his dying mother to protect his sister. A wealthy villain threatens their peaceful life, leading to a violent conflict. The film features a soundtrack composed by S. A. Rajkumar with five songs. Critical reception noted the film's constant twists and turns. The film was released on 16 June 1989.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1989
- Director
- A. Jagannathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A young farmer named Arjun promises his dying mother he will always protect his sister. A rich and cruel man from the city wants to marry her. When Arjun refuses, the villain frames him for a crime and kidnaps his sister. Arjun must escape jail and fight to save her.
“A brother's promise is forever”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for En Thangai
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Vinu Chakravarthy (17 films together), Charlie & Srividya (13 films together), S. S. Chandran & Vinu Chakravarthy (11 films together), Gouthami & S. S. Chandran (10 films together), Arjun & Vidyasagar (9 films together), and Charlie & S. S. Chandran (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film was produced by T. Rajendar's own company, Thamizhaga Thalaivar Films.
- It features Rajendar's real-life children, including his son Silambarasan (STR), in small roles as child artists.
- The movie's soundtrack, also composed by Rajendar, was a major commercial success.
- It was released during the Pongal festival season, a prime time for Tamil film releases.
- The film is known for its elaborate musical sequences and Rajendar's signature directorial style.
- Despite being a blockbuster, it is less frequently discussed compared to other Rajendar films of the era.
- The title role of Kalyani was played by actress Sudha, who was a frequent collaborator with the director.