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Enakkoru Magan Pirappan(1996)

3.8/10
Tamil146 mins

Enakkoru Magan Pirappan (1996) is a 146-minute Tamil film directed by Kothandam Ramaiah. Starring Kushboo, Ramki and Pandu. With an audience rating of 3.8/10, Enakkoru Magan Pirappan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.

Director:Kothandam Ramaiah
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
15 August 1996
Director
Kothandam Ramaiah
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 26m
GudVibe Rating
3.8/10

Storyline

A wealthy woman promises her fortune to whichever of her three sons gives her a grandson. Her youngest son marries and has a daughter, while his best friend has a son. When the mother has a heart attack, the youngest son shows her his friend's baby boy to help her recover, leading him to maintain the lie.

A lie to save a life, but whose son is it?

Film Details

3.8Rating
146Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 August 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஎனக்கொரு மகன் பிறப்பான்
Also Known AsYenakkoru Magan Pirappan

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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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.

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