Em Magan(2006)
Em Magan is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Thirumurugan. The film stars Bharath, Gopika, and Nassar in lead roles, with Vadivelu, Saranya Ponvannan, and Gajala in supporting roles. Set in Karaikudi, the story follows Krishna, a young man who endures his strict father Thirumalai's harsh treatment while secretly loving his cousin Janani from a rival family. The film explores themes of ego, forgiveness, and unconditional love within a traditional Tamil family. It received positive critical reviews for its realistic portrayal of family dynamics and became a commercial success. The music was composed by Vidyasagar. The film was remade in Kannada as Putra in 2011.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 7 September 2006
- Director
- Thirumurugan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Krishna lives in fear of his short-tempered father Thirumalai, who has not spoken to his in-laws for twelve years. Krishna loves his cousin Janani but cannot marry her because of the family feud. When their secret romance is discovered, both families explode in anger. Krishna and Janani are thrown out and must build a new life from scratch. Can Krishna's love and hard work finally melt his father's iron heart?
“A son's love can break any wall.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Em Magan
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together), Vadivelu & Vidyasagar (16 films together), Nassar & Vidyasagar (16 films together), Nassar & Saranya Ponvannan (13 films together), Nassar & Shanmugarajan (8 films together), and Vadivelu & Shanmugarajan (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Em Magan' translates to 'My Son' in English, reflecting the central father-son relationship.
- Director Thirumurugan is also known for his work as a lyricist, having written songs for other Tamil films.
- Actor Bharath, who played the son, was a popular television host before entering films.
- The film's village setting and family conflict themes were common in mid-2000s Tamil cinema.
- Comedian Vadivelu's role as the uncle provided the main comic relief in an otherwise dramatic story.
- The movie did not feature big musical hits, unlike many Tamil films of that era.
- It was one of several 2006 releases that explored rural family dynamics rather than urban stories.