E
Engal Thangaraja(1973)
Tamil mins
Engal Thangaraja (1973) is a Tamil film directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad.
Director:V. B. Rajendra Prasad
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 July 1973
- Director
- V. B. Rajendra Prasad
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A man's brother is murdered. To get revenge, he pretends to be a dangerous criminal who has escaped from prison. He uses this disguise to find and punish the killers.
“A brother's revenge, hidden in a criminal's mask.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 July 1973
Also Known Asஎங்கள் தங்க ராஜா
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
0/10Rating
Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Engal Thangaraja
Cast & Crew
Photos Gallery
No Photos Found
Videos Gallery
No Videos Found
Trivia
- The film's director V. B. Rajendra Prasad was a major producer in Telugu cinema, and this was one of his few directorial ventures in Tamil.
- It was one of the earliest films to feature actor Sivakumar in a dual role, playing both the hero and his murdered brother.
- The movie's soundtrack by M. S. Viswanathan reused popular tunes from the composer's own earlier Telugu and Tamil hits.
- A key action sequence was filmed at the Vellore Fort, a historic location not commonly used in films of that era.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of 'avenging brother' themed movies in Tamil cinema during the early 1970s.
- Despite the serious plot, the film included comedy scenes featuring the popular actor Cho Ramaswamy.
- The title 'Engal Thanga Raja' translates to 'Our Golden King', symbolizing the brother's revered status in the family.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Engal Thangaraja
Actor-Composer35 films →
Actor-Actor10 films →
Actor-Actor9 films →
Actor-Composer8 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Actor-Producer3 films →
Director-Producer3 films →
Actor-Composer2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Actor-Producer2 films →
Director-Composer2 films →
Music Composer-Producer2 films →



