En Uyir Thozhan(1990)
En Uyir Thozhan is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language political drama film directed by Bharathiraja. The film features newcomers Babu, Thennavan, and Rama in lead roles. The story follows a rich village girl who elopes with a drama artist, leading to a clash between love, art, and political power. The narrative later shifts to the artist's rise as a film actor and politician, exploring themes of corruption and redemption. The film is noted for its realistic portrayal of rural Tamil Nadu and its critique of political manipulation. It received positive reviews for its honest storytelling and strong performances. The runtime is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 February 1990
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
A rich village girl named Chittu runs away with Ponvannan, a poor drama artist. Her powerful father hunts them down. Years later, Ponvannan becomes a film star and enters politics. Power corrupts him, and he loses everything. He must choose between love and ambition.
“Love or power — choose wisely”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for En Uyir Thozhan
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Ilayaraja & Charle (26 films together), Bharathiraja & Ilayaraja (21 films together), Bharathiraja & B. Kannan (17 films together), and Ilayaraja & Babu (16 films together).
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.