En Kelvikku Enna Bathil(1978)
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by P. Madhavan and written by Balamurugan. The cast includes Rajinikanth, Vijayakumar, Sripriya, and M.N. Nambiar. The story follows two brothers whose family is torn apart by a greedy uncle's lies. Set in a traditional Tamil village, the film explores themes of trust, betrayal, and reconciliation. The movie was noted for its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly Rajinikanth's portrayal of the loyal younger brother. It was a commercial success and remains a beloved classic among Tamil cinema fans. The film was released in theaters in 1978.
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- Theatrical Release
- 9 December 1978
- Director
- P. Madhavan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Two loving brothers are driven apart when their evil uncle spreads lies about the younger one. The younger brother, Raja, is thrown out of his home and left for dead. He must prove his innocence and reunite his family before it is too late.
“Brothers divided by lies, united by love”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Manorama (63 films together), M. N. Nambiar & M. S. Viswanathan (46 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Vijayakumar (33 films together), Vijayakumar & Manorama (32 films together), Sripriya & M. S. Viswanathan (22 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & P. Madhavan (22 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by P. Madhavan, who was primarily a successful actor.
- The film's story is loosely inspired by the Hindi movie 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat' (1973), which also features separated brothers.
- Actor Sivakumar played a dual role as the two brothers, a popular but demanding challenge for lead actors at the time.
- The movie was released during a period when multi-starrer family dramas with revenge themes were very popular in Tamil cinema.
- The soundtrack by M.S. Viswanathan was well-received, with the song 'Aasaiye Alai Pole' becoming a hit.
- Despite the familiar plot, the film is noted for its emotional family scenes typical of director P. Madhavan's acting style.
- This was one of several late-1970s films that solidified Sivakumar's image as a dependable lead for family-centric stories.