Enakku 20 Unakku 18(2003)
'Enakku 20 Unakku 18' is a 2003 Indian romantic comedy film written and directed by A. M. Jyothi Krishna. It stars Tarun, Trisha, and Shriya in lead roles. The story follows Sridhar, a final-year management student, who falls in love with Preeti on a train journey. A bomb blast and family pressures separate them for three years. The film was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu, with the Telugu version titled 'Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu'. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman, and the soundtrack became a hit among youth. The film marked Trisha's Telugu debut and Shriya's Tamil debut. It received mixed reviews from critics but is remembered for its youthful energy and music. The film was released on December 19, 2003.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 19 December 2003
- Director
- Jyothi Krishna
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Sridhar, a final-year management student, meets Preeti on a train and falls in love. They part without exchanging details. A bomb blast and family pressures keep them apart for three years. Sridhar must find Preeti again before it is too late.
“Love finds a way, even on a train.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Enakku 20 Unakku 18
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Sunil Varma (26 films together), Vivek & Manivannan (23 films together), Manivannan & A. R. Rahman (9 films together), Vivek & A. R. Rahman (8 films together), Vivek & Trisha Krishnan (7 films together), and Trisha Krishnan & Sunil Varma (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a directorial debut for cinematographer Jeeva, but he stepped back and produced it instead.
- The title 'Enakku 20 Unakku 18' refers to a popular age-based romantic phrase from a classic Tamil song by Ilaiyaraaja.
- It was one of the earliest Tamil films to be shot extensively in Australia, capturing scenic locales for the love story.
- Actress Trisha, who played Preeti, was simultaneously shooting for her debut Telugu film 'Varsham' during this schedule.
- The film's music by Vidyasagar became a hit, with the song 'Kangal Irandal' remixed from his own earlier Malayalam composition.
- A separate Telugu version titled 'Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu' was shot with Genelia replacing Trisha as the female lead.
- The movie marked a rare leading role for actor Shaam, who was primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema at the time.