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Enakkul Oruvan(1984)

8.5/10
Tamil149 mins

Enakkul Oruvan (1984) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring Pandari Bai, Charle and N. Viswanathan. With an audience rating of 8.5/10, Enakkul Oruvan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1984.

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1984
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
8.5/10

Storyline

A disco dancer named Madan falls in love with a classical dancer named Kalpana. He begins having strange visions and is told to take a trip. On this journey, he uncovers the truth about his own painful past.

A dancer's visions reveal a past he can't escape.

Film Details

8.5Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMera Jawab

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
identityloverevengefamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the 1980 American horror film 'The Shining', adapting its supernatural elements into a Tamil action-drama context.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Prabhu played a dual role early in his career, portraying both the hero and a character from a past life.
  • The movie featured a rare combination of disco and classical dance, reflecting the popular culture clash of the early 1980s in Tamil cinema.
  • Director S. P. Muthuraman and actor Prabhu collaborated frequently, but this film stands out for its experimental supernatural plot in their filmography.
  • The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja included a song 'Poo Maalai' that became a hit, but the film itself had a moderate box office performance.
  • Actress Radha, who played the female lead, was reportedly considered for the role due to her ability to perform both classical and modern dance sequences.
  • The film's title 'Enakkul Oruvan' translates to 'Someone Within Me', directly hinting at the protagonist's internal conflict and past life theme.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Enakkul Oruvan

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