Engal Anna(2004)
Engal Anna (2004) is a Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Siddique. The film stars Vijayakanth in the lead role, with an ensemble cast including Prabhu Deva, Vadivelu, Namitha, Swarnamalya, and Indraja. The story follows Sundaralingam Prabhakaran, a successful businessman who becomes a chronic bachelor after a painful betrayal. He secretly sponsors his stepsister's education while battling his former lover's revenge. The film is a remake of Siddique's own Malayalam film Chronic Bachelor (2003). It was praised for its blend of humour, sentiment, and action, with Vadivelu's comedy being a highlight. Engal Anna was released on 14 January 2004 during Pongal and became a commercial success.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2004
- Director
- Siddique
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
After a bitter breakup, Sundaralingam Prabhakaran swears off women forever. He becomes a rich bachelor who secretly cares for his stepsister. But his ex-lover returns for revenge, and a young woman tries to win his heart. Can he learn to trust love again?
“Our elder brother, our hero.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Engal Anna
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Vadivelu & Deva (36 films together), Vadivelu & Manivannan (24 films together), Anandaraj & Deva (18 films together), Vijayakanth & Deva (16 films together), and Manivannan & Anandaraj (15 films together).
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.