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Enipadigal(1979)
Tamil mins
Enipadigal (1979) is a Tamil film directed by P. Madhavan.
Director:P. Madhavan
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- P. Madhavan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A young sweeper named Chella Kannu rises to fame as a movie star called Kamala Devi. Her success is supported by her lover, Manickam, who is also a sweeper. However, her brother's villainous actions force the couple apart.
“From streets to stardom, a love torn by betrayal.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1979
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film was based on a popular Tamil stage play that had already been performed for many years.
- It was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a character from a marginalised community, a sweeper.
- The movie's music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a duo known for their work in many MGR and Sivaji Ganesan films.
- Actress Lakshmi, who played the lead, was already a major star, making her role as a sweeper-turned-actress notable.
- Director P. Madhavan was known for social dramas, and this film continued his focus on class and societal issues.
- The film's title 'Enippadigal' translates to 'My Steps', reflecting the protagonist's journey from poverty to fame.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Enipadigal



