En Swasa Kaatre(1999)
En Swasa Kaatre is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic crime film written and directed by K. S. Ravi. The film stars Arvind Swamy and Isha Koppikar in lead roles. The story follows Arun, a computer hacker and thief who falls in love and decides to change his life. His criminal brother blackmails him into one last heist, forcing Arun to choose between love and crime. The film blends romance with tension and explores themes of redemption and second chances. It was noted for its emotional tone and strong performances by the lead cast. The movie released in 1999 in theatres across Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 February 1999
- Director
- K. S. Ravi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Arun is a computer hacker and thief living a double life. He falls in love with Madhu and wants to leave crime behind. But his brother blackmails him into one final heist. Arun must choose between the woman he loves and the dangerous world he cannot escape.
“Can love make a thief change?”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for En Swasa Kaatre
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Thalaivasal Vijay (15 films together), Vadivelu & A. R. Rahman (13 films together), Vadivelu & Prakash Raj (12 films together), Vadivelu & Chinni Jayanth (12 films together), Prakash Raj & A. R. Rahman (10 films together), and Prakash Raj & Thalaivasal Vijay (9 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravi, who was better known for his work in Telugu cinema.
- The film's soundtrack by A. R. Rahman includes the song 'Snehidhane', which became a major hit and remains popular.
- Actor Ajith Kumar performed his own stunts for several action sequences, including a fight on a moving train.
- The movie was partly shot in Ooty and Kodaikanal, with the hill station scenery playing a key role in the romantic scenes.
- It was one of the early Tamil films to prominently feature a computer hacker as a central character.
- The film's title 'En Swasa Kaatre' translates to 'Oh, my breath of air', a poetic phrase reflecting its romantic theme.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film developed a cult following over the years for its music and Ajith's performance.