Engal Anna(2004)
Tamil150 mins
Engal Anna (2004) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Siddique. Starring Lal, Pandiarajan and Indraja. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Engal Anna stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2004.
Director:Siddique
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2004
- Director
- Siddique
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A couple is deeply in love until a tragedy tears them apart. The man's father is wrongly blamed for the murder of the woman's father. This false accusation turns the lovers into bitter enemies.
“Love torn apart by a lie that turns lovers into enemies.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
loverevengefamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 2001 Malayalam movie 'Ravanaprabhu', which also starred Mohanlal in the lead role.
- This was the first and only Tamil film directed by noted Malayalam director Siddique, known for his comedies.
- Actress Meena, who plays Bhavani, was a last-minute replacement after another actress reportedly dropped out.
- The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed large courtroom set to accommodate the dramatic final scenes.
- Despite the serious plot, the film includes comedy tracks featuring actors like Vivek, which was common for commercial Tamil films of that era.
- The title 'Engal Anna' (Our Elder Brother) refers to the protagonist's protective and authoritative role in his family.
- The film's release coincided with a period where multi-starrers focusing on family conflicts were popular in Tamil cinema.
Notable Collaborations
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