En Uyir Thozhan(1990)
Tamil136 mins
En Uyir Thozhan (1990) is a 136-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Babu, Vadivukarasi and Charle. With an audience rating of 3.1/10, En Uyir Thozhan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1990.
Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 February 1990
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
A young village woman is tricked and stranded by a con man. A kind political worker takes her in, and they grow close. Later, he becomes loyal to her former lover, now a politician, and ignores her warnings.
“Betrayed and stranded, she finds shelter—and new danger.”
Film Details
3.1Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date16 February 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஎன் உயிர் தோழன்
Also Known Asஎன் உயிர்த் தோழன் · My Dear Friend · My Dear Comrade
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
betrayalcorruptionloveidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'En Uyir Thozhan' translates to 'My Life's Friend', reflecting the central bond between Sittu and Dharman.
- This was one of the few films where director Bharathiraja cast newcomer Revathi in a lead role opposite established actor Vijayakanth.
- The movie's plot was noted for its critique of blind political loyalty, a recurring theme in Bharathiraja's social dramas.
- Parts of the film were shot in realistic village settings, continuing Bharathiraja's signature style of capturing rural Tamil Nadu.
- The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja included a folk-inspired song 'Kadhal Mayakam', which became popular at the time.
- The film released during a period when Vijayakanth was actively balancing acting with his growing political interests.
- Despite its dramatic story, the film did not achieve major commercial success compared to Bharathiraja's earlier landmark films.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in En Uyir Thozhan
Actor-Actor102 films →
Actor-Composer59 films →
Actor-Composer26 films →
Director-Composer21 films →
Director-Cinematographer17 films →
Actor-Composer16 films →
Actor-Composer10 films →
Actor-Composer10 films →
Music Composer-Cinematographer9 films →
Actor-Actor8 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →