Enkeyo Ketta Kural(1982)
Enkeyo Ketta Kural is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Rajinikanth as Kumaran, with Ambika and Radha playing his love interests Ponni and Kamatchi, and Meena as their daughter. Set in a village near Chengalpet, the story follows Kumaran's marriage to Ponni, her abandonment of him and their child, and his subsequent marriage to her sister Kamatchi. The film explores themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and family duty. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film and the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 14 August 1982.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 14 August 1982
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
Kumaran, a hardworking farmer, marries his cousin Ponni, who dreams of a wealthy life. After their daughter is born, Ponni abandons them to elope with a rich man. Kumaran is forced to marry her sister Kamatchi. Years later, Ponni returns, and Kumaran must choose between tradition and forgiveness.
“A voice heard somewhere in the heart.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Enkeyo Ketta Kural
Cast reunions in this film: Rajinikanth & Ilayaraja (58 films together), Ilayaraja & S. P. Muthuraman (43 films together), Radha & Ilayaraja (35 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Ilayaraja (33 films together), Ilayaraja & Ambika (32 films together), and Ilayaraja & Panchu Arunachalam (26 films together).
Trivia
- This film was based on a popular Tamil novel of the same name by novelist R. Choodamani.
- The movie's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it was one of his less commercially successful scores from that period.
- Actress Sujatha, who played Ponni, was known for her glamorous roles, and this character was a significant dramatic shift for her.
- A young Revathi made one of her earliest screen appearances in a small role in this film before becoming a major star.
- The film's title translates to 'The Voice I Heard,' which refers to the protagonist's inner conflict and societal pressures.
- Director S. P. Muthuraman and actor Sivakumar collaborated on many films, but this was a rare dramatic departure from their usual family entertainers.
- Despite its critical take on materialism, the film did not perform strongly at the box office compared to the team's other works.