Enakkoru Magan Pirappan(1996)
Enakkoru Magan Pirappan is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Keyaar. The film stars Ramki, Khushbu, Vivek, Anju Aravind, and Vadivukkarasi. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Aadyathe Kanmani. The story follows a wealthy woman who desperately wants a grandson and promises her inheritance to the son who gives her one. When her youngest son's wife has a daughter, a lie is created to protect her health. The film explores family dynamics, gender bias, and the value of honesty. It was praised for its humour and Vivek's performance. The music was composed by Karthik Raja. The film released on 15 August 1996 and ran for 10 weeks in theatres.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 1996
- Director
- Keyaar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
A wealthy mother promises her fortune to the son who gives her a grandson. Her youngest son Balu marries Swathi and hopes for a boy. When Swathi gives birth to a daughter, Balu lies to protect his mother's health. He pretends his best friend's son is his own. The lie threatens to destroy his family.
“A grandson or nothing at all.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Enakkoru Magan Pirappan
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Vinu Chakravarthy (31 films together), Vivek & Pandu (20 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Senthil (17 films together), Senthil & Chinni Jayanth (16 films together), Senthil & Pandu (15 films together), and Senthil & Kushboo (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Kothandam Ramaiah, was primarily known as a popular comedian and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- The movie's plot revolves around the desire for a male heir, reflecting a common social pressure in 1990s Tamil Nadu.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the honest journalist Raja, was a major star at the time, often cast in heroic or socially conscious roles.
- The comedy track featuring Manorama and Goundamani provided a significant portion of the film's humor separate from the main drama.
- The film's title translates to 'A Son for Me,' directly highlighting the central conflict of the story.
- This was one of several late-90s Tamil films that blended family drama with comedy, a popular genre mix of the era.
- Actress Roja, who played Swathi, was a leading actress known for her roles in family-oriented and romantic films during this period.