
E(2006)
Tamil126 mins
E (2006) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Jananathan. Starring Jiiva, Nayantara and Pasupathy. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, E stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.
Director:S. P. Jananathan
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 October 2006
- Director
- S. P. Jananathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A story about the risks of biological warfare. International drug companies come to India and use its poor, trusting citizens as test subjects for dangerous new medicines.
“Tested on the poor. The world's next victims.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date20 October 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
corruptionsurvivaljusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'E' stands for 'Epidemic' and was inspired by real-life controversies over drug testing in India.
- Director S. P. Jananathan initially planned to make a film about environmental issues but shifted focus after reading about pharmaceutical trials.
- Actor Jeevan, who played the lead, reportedly lost a significant amount of weight to portray a character affected by the drug trial.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real slum locations to emphasize the plight of the poor.
- It faced censorship delays because its plot was seen as sensitive, touching on corporate exploitation and medical ethics.
- The film's climax involved a large-scale protest scene that required over 500 local residents as extras.
- Despite its critical theme, 'E' had a limited theatrical release and did not perform well commercially at the box office.




