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Englishkaran(2005)

6.5/10
Tamil mins

Englishkaran (2005) is a Tamil film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. Starring Sathyaraj, Madhumitha and Namitha. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Englishkaran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2005.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
24 June 2005
Director
Sakthi Chidambaram
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man supports his wife's athletic dreams. After she dies, he tries to help her sister, a talented singer, pursue her own career, even though her father strongly opposes it.

A dream lost, a new one found.

Film Details

6.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date24 June 2005
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyloveidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
6.5/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Englishkaran' refers to a person who speaks English, highlighting the character's urban identity.
  • Director Sakthi Chidambaram is known for comedy films, making this a rare dramatic venture in his career.
  • Actress Laila, who plays Sandhya, was primarily known for glamorous roles but took on a more performance-oriented part here.
  • The movie features a cameo by popular comedian Vadivelu, who appears in a humorous scene to lighten the emotional plot.
  • It was shot extensively in Chennai and rural Tamil Nadu to contrast the protagonist's urban and traditional values.
  • The soundtrack by Srikanth Deva includes a hit song 'Kadhal Vandhale' that gained popularity on radio channels.
  • Despite its emotional storyline, the film had a modest box office run compared to the director's earlier comedies.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Englishkaran

Frequently Asked Questions