En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri(2001)
En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film directed by S. P. Rajkumar. The lead cast includes Livingston, Devayani, and Vindhya in pivotal roles. The story follows Murugesan, a wealthy but illiterate village landlord, who accidentally sleeps with a dancer he rescued just before his wedding. His wife Maheshwari later discovers the truth, leading to a crisis of trust and forgiveness. The film blends broad comedy, particularly through Vadivelu's character, with melodramatic family conflict. Critics noted the tonal inconsistency but praised Vadivelu's performance. The music was composed by Deva. The film was later remade in Telugu as Maa Ayana Chanti Pilladu.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 March 2001
- Director
- S. P. Rajkumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Murugesan is a rich, innocent village landlord in love with his cousin Maheshwari. The night before their wedding, he drunkenly sleeps with Chinthamani, a dancer he rescued. After marriage, both women become pregnant. Murugesan must navigate his guilt, his wife's anger, and his half-brother's murderous schemes.
“My husband is like a child.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri
Cast reunions in this film: Devayani & Deva (15 films together), Livingston & Deva (13 films together), Livingston & Vindhya (3 films together), Devayani & Livingston (2 films together), S. P. Rajkumar & Deva (2 films together), and Deva & Vindhya (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'A Man Like a Child', hinting at the protagonist's immature decisions.
- It was one of the few films where actor Sathyaraj played a more vulnerable, family-centric role during that period.
- The movie's release coincided with a wave of similar marital drama films in early 2000s Tamil cinema.
- Director S. P. Rajkumar was known for comedy films, making this a notable shift into dramatic territory.
- The soundtrack by composer Deva featured a hit romantic duet, 'Kannukkul Yetho', sung by Hariharan and Sadhana Sargam.
- Actress Rambha, who played a key role, was a major star in Tamil and Telugu films at the time.
- The plot's conflict revolves around a single confession, a simple narrative device that drives the entire story.