Enipadigal(1979)
'Enipadigal' (1979) is a Tamil-language drama film directed by P. Madhavan and produced by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It stars Sivakumar and Shoba in lead roles, with Sathyaraj playing the antagonist. The story follows Chella Kannu, a young sweeper who becomes a popular movie star, and her lover Manickam who supports her climb to fame. Her brother Muthu's villainy separates them. The film is a remake of the Telugu film 'Seetamalakshmi' (1978). It was praised for its realistic performances, Mahendran's dialogues, and K. V. Mahadevan's music. 'Enipadigal' was a commercial success upon its release on 16 February 1979.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- P. Madhavan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A young sweeper named Chella Kannu dreams of becoming an actress. With the support of her lover Manickam, she climbs the ladder of success and becomes a movie star. But her jealous brother Muthu plots to destroy her happiness by separating the lovers. Can love survive the lies and ambition?
“The ladder to stardom has a price.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Enipadigal
Cast reunions in this film: Sivakumar & K. V. Mahadevan (10 films together), Sathyaraj & Sivakumar (4 films together), P. Madhavan & K. V. Mahadevan (4 films together), and Sivakumar & P. Madhavan (3 films together).
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.