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Engirundho Vandhaal(1970)
Tamil153 mins
Engirundho Vandhaal (1970) is a 153-minute Tamil film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. Starring Major Sundarrajan, Aranmula Ponnamma and Jayakumari.
Director:A. C. Tirulokchandar
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1970
- Director
- A. C. Tirulokchandar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 33m 0
Storyline
A wealthy man hires a courtesan to help his mentally ill son by pretending to be his wife. She tries to help him recover, but most of the family responds by mistreating and angrily lashing out at her.
“A stranger's love heals a broken mind.”
Film Details
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153Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1970
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
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Cast & Crew
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Sivaji GanesanActor
→#2
JayalalithaActor
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K. BalajiActor
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Major SundarrajanActor
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Aranmula PonnammaActor
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JayakumariActor
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HaranathActor
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M. BhanumathiActor
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Jayalalithaa JActor
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R. MuthuramanActor
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A. C. TirulokchandarDirector
→#12
#13M
M. Viswanath RaiCrew
→M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#14S
Sujatha Cine ArtsProducer
→#15A
A. L. NarayananCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title is a famous line from a 1960s Tamil song, which helped attract initial audience interest.
- It was one of the few films where actor Ravichandran played a mentally disturbed character, a departure from his usual roles.
- The movie was partially shot in Mysore, utilizing the city's palaces and gardens for its wealthy family setting.
- Director A. C. Tirulokchandar was known for social dramas, and this film continued his focus on complex family relationships.
- The soundtrack by M. S. Viswanathan included a hit song, 'Naan Paadum Paattu', sung by T. M. Soundararajan.
- Despite its star cast, the film had a moderate box office run, overshadowed by bigger commercial hits that year.
- The plot explores the stigma around courtesans, a theme considered bold for mainstream Tamil cinema in the early 1970s.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Engirundho Vandhaal
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