En Pottukku Sonthakkaran(1991)
En Pottukku Sonthakkaran is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Sekar Raja and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The lead cast includes Ramki, Sasikala, and Anju. The story follows a young man who falls in love with a woman from a wealthy family but faces rejection from her strict father. A love triangle complicates his journey when another woman enters his life. The film is notable for its emotional portrayal of sacrifice and family duty. Deva composed the soundtrack with six songs. The film was released on Diwali day, 5 November 1991, and received a positive review from The Indian Express for its beginning and cast performances.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 November 1991
- Director
- Sekar Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
A simple village man falls in love with a woman from a wealthy family. Her father forbids their relationship and forces her into an arranged marriage. Another woman who loves him enters the picture. He must choose between fighting for his love or sacrificing his happiness for her peace.
“Love means letting go”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for En Pottukku Sonthakkaran
Cast reunions in this film: Ramki & Deva (7 films together), and Sasikala & Rajani (3 films together).
Trivia
- This film was originally planned to be directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, but Sekar Raja eventually directed it.
- The movie's title is a popular Tamil proverb, meaning 'a son-in-law for a pot', implying a mismatch.
- Actor Vijayakanth's character was noted for its comedic touch, a slight shift from his usual intense action roles at the time.
- The film's music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo who rarely scored for Vijayakanth's movies.
- It was released during a period when many action films were exploring lighter romantic subplots.
- The climax was reportedly shot in a single schedule to meet a tight production deadline.
- Despite being a commercial entertainer, it did not achieve the same box office success as Vijayakanth's major hits of that era.