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En Iniya Ponnilave(2001)
Tamil mins
En Iniya Ponnilave (2001) is a Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra.
Director:Balu Mahendra
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 May 2001
- Director
- Balu Mahendra
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A couple named Shiva and Rosie run away to be together. They struggle with money and argue a lot after moving into an old building. Their new home is filled with dishonest people and sex workers, which adds to their troubles.
“Love on the run, tested by life's harsh truths.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date11 May 2001
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovesurvivalidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kadhal Vaanil' before being changed to 'En Iniya Pon Nilavae'.
- This was the only time Balu Mahendra directed a film he did not write; the story was by newcomer S. S. Stanley.
- Actress Laila, who played Rosie, was a last-minute replacement after the first choice actress left the project.
- The film's music by Ilaiyaraaja was released a full year before the movie hit the theaters.
- It was shot extensively in a single, old building in Chennai to create the cramped communal setting.
- The movie faced censorship issues for its bold depiction of the lives of sex workers and fraudsters.
- Despite its cast and director, the film was a major commercial failure at the box office.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in En Iniya Ponnilave