Enga Ooru Pattukaran(1987)
Enga Ooru Pattukaran is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan, Rekha, and Nishanthi in lead roles, with Senthamarai, Vinu Chakravarthy, Senthil, and Kovai Sarala in supporting roles. The story follows Seethan, a poor milkman with a beautiful singing voice, who falls in love with Shenbagam, the daughter of a wealthy landlord. Their love is thwarted by class differences and Shenbagam's father's refusal to accept a poor son-in-law. The film was released on 14 April 1987 and became a major commercial success. It is notable for launching the successful actor-director-music composer collaboration of Ramarajan, Gangai Amaran, and Ilaiyaraaja, who went on to make several hit films together. The soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features the enduring hit 'Shenbagame Shenbagame'.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 1987
- Director
- Gangai Amaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 3.0/10
Storyline
Seethan is a poor milkman who sings beautifully. He falls in love with Shenbagam, the rich landlord's daughter. Their love is secret and pure. But Shenbagam's father forces her to marry a wealthy man. Shenbagam chooses death over a loveless marriage. Seethan is left broken. He marries Kaveri but cannot forget his first love. Can he learn to love again?
“A song of love, loss, and second chances.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Enga Ooru Pattukaran
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Ilayaraja (42 films together), Ilayaraja & Vinu Chakravarthy (34 films together), Senthil & Vinu Chakravarthy (31 films together), Ramarajan & Ilayaraja (25 films together), and Ilayaraja & M. N. Nambiar (25 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Our Town's Cowherd' and reflects the hero's humble profession.
- Director Gangai Amaran is the elder brother of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, who scored the film.
- This was one of the early films for actor Prabhu, son of veteran Sivaji Ganesan, in a leading role.
- The movie features the hit song 'Kadhal Oviyam', written by Gangai Amaran and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
- It was shot primarily in rural Tamil Nadu settings to emphasize the village and class divide themes.
- The film released the same year as Prabhu's bigger hit 'Manithan', which somewhat overshadowed its box office run.
- Actress Radha, who played the female lead, was a major star at the time and known for her chemistry with Prabhu.