En Iniya Ponnilave(2001)
En Iniya Ponnilave is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Balu Mahendra. The lead cast includes Suresh Chakravarthi, Mounica, and Pandiarajan. The story follows Shiva, a widower raising his young daughter alone in a village. He struggles with grief and guilt after his wife's death. A woman named Rosie enters his life and slowly helps him heal. The film is known for its gentle pace and emotional depth. Balu Mahendra's direction focuses on quiet moments and realistic relationships. The movie was released on May 11, 2001, in India. It is available on select streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 11 May 2001
- Director
- Balu Mahendra
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
Shiva is a widower living in a quiet village with his young daughter. He cannot move past the death of his wife. A kind woman named Rosie arrives and brings warmth into their lives. Shiva must choose between holding onto his grief or opening his heart to love again.
“Love can heal the deepest wounds”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for En Iniya Ponnilave
Cast reunions in this film: Balu Mahendra & Ilayaraja (15 films together), Pandiarajan & Ilayaraja (7 films together), Ilayaraja & Mounika (3 films together), and Ilayaraja & M. S. Viswanathan (3 films together).
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.