Ennadhan Mudivu(1965)
Ennadhan Mudivu is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. It stars A. V. M. Rajan and T. S. Balaiah in lead roles. The story follows a convict who is released from prison and seeks revenge against the man who framed him for two crimes. The film is based on the novel Panimalai by Maharishi. It was praised by critics for its tight screenplay and strong performances, but it failed commercially at the box office. The film was released on 13 August 1965.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1965
- Director
- K. S. Gopalakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A man is released from prison after being framed for two crimes. He sets out to find the wealthy enemy who destroyed his life. His quest for revenge leads him into a dangerous web of lies and corruption. He must uncover the truth before his enemy silences him for good.
“Framed. Jailed. Now he wants the truth.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ennadhan Mudivu
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & K. V. Mahadevan (37 films together), Nagesh & Vanisri (16 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & A.V.M.Rajan (16 films together), K. S. Gopalakrishnan & K. V. Mahadevan (14 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Vanisri (10 films together), and Nagesh & A.V.M.Rajan (9 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the few Tamil thrillers from the 1960s to feature a protagonist who is a released convict seeking revenge.
- The film's director, K. S. Gopalakrishnan, was better known for his family dramas and mythological films, making this thriller an unusual entry in his filmography.
- Actor Muthuraman, who played the lead, was often cast in romantic or comedic roles, so this intense character was a notable change for him.
- The movie's title 'Ennathan Mudivu' translates to 'What Decision?', highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.
- It was released during a period when Tamil cinema was experimenting more with crime and suspense stories, influenced by Western genres.
- The film's music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, a composer who worked on many films in the 1960s but is less remembered today.
- Some scenes were shot in Madras (now Chennai) studios designed to look like prison interiors, which was a common practice at the time.