En Kadamai(1964)
En Kadamai is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed and produced by M. Natesan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran as Inspector Nathan and B. Saroja Devi as Sarasu, alongside K. Balaji, M. N. Nambiar, and M. R. Radha. The story follows a police officer who investigates the murder of a poor woman while falling in love with the daughter of the prime suspect. The film explores the conflict between personal relationships and professional duty. The soundtrack was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy with lyrics by Kannadasan. The film was a box-office bomb upon its release on 13 March 1964.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 March 1964
- Director
- M. Natesan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Inspector Nathan gives shelter to a homeless widow named Kamala. When she is murdered on her way to court, Nathan must find her killer. The suspects are the wealthy landlord Dharmalingam and his son Shankar. But Nathan falls in love with Dharmalingam's daughter Sarasu, and his own sister loves Shankar. Nathan must choose between his heart and his duty.
“A cop's love vs. his duty.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for En Kadamai
Cast reunions in this film: M. N. Nambiar & M. G. Ramachandran (37 films together), Saroja Devi & M. G. Ramachandran (24 films together), Viswanathan Ramamoorthy & M. R. Radha (19 films together), M. N. Nambiar & Saroja Devi (15 films together), M. G. Ramachandran & M. R. Radha (15 films together), and Saroja Devi & Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (14 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film where M.G.R. played a police officer while also being the romantic lead.
- The film's director, M. Natesan, was primarily known as a successful film producer before directing this movie.
- Actress Rajasulochana, who played Kamala, was a famous dancer known for her Bharatanatyam skills.
- The movie featured a hit song 'Kannil Theriyum' by playback singer P. Susheela, which became popular.
- It was one of the few films where veteran actor M.R. Radha played a stern patriarch opposing M.G.R.'s character.
- The plot revolves around a property dispute, a common social issue in Tamil cinema of the 1960s.
- This film was released the same year M.G.R. entered politics by joining the DMK party.