Enga Veettu Pillai(1965)
Enga Veettu Pillai is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language family drama film directed by Tapi Chanakya. It stars M. G. Ramachandran in a dual role as twin brothers, alongside B. Saroja Devi, S. V. Ranga Rao, M. N. Nambiar, Rathna, and Pandari Bai. The story follows two identical twins separated during a temple festival; one grows up as a cowardly rich heir while the other becomes a brave poor man. When they unknowingly swap places, it leads to confrontations with a greedy brother-in-law and a family reunion. The film was a silver jubilee hit and earned MGR his first Best Actor awards from two associations. It was released on Pongal day, 14 January 1965, by Emgeeyaar Pictures.
Enga Veettu Pillai is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 13 January 1965
- Director
- Tapi Chanakya
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
Two twin brothers are separated as toddlers during a temple festival. One becomes a timid rich landlord controlled by his cruel brother-in-law. The other grows up poor but fearless. When the brave brother is mistaken for the timid one, he steps into a world of wealth and danger. The brothers must reunite to defeat greed and save their family.
“Two brothers. One destiny. One family.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Enga Veettu Pillai
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Manorama (63 films together), M. N. Nambiar & M. S. Viswanathan (46 films together), Nagesh & Manorama (39 films together), M. N. Nambiar & M. G. Ramachandran (37 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & M. G. Ramachandran (37 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the Telugu hit 'Ramudu Bheemudu', but both versions were directed by the same person, Tapi Chanakya.
- This was one of the few films where M. G. Ramachandran played a dual role, portraying both the timid Ramu and his look-alike.
- The movie's music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamurthy, who were famous for their work in Tamil cinema.
- It was released during a period when MGR was becoming a major political figure in Tamil Nadu.
- The film's success helped solidify the 'double role' trope as a popular formula in Tamil commercial cinema.
- A comedy track involving the actor Nagesh was added specifically for the Tamil audience, differing from the original Telugu version.
- The movie was part of a trend where successful Telugu films were quickly remade in Tamil with the same director.