En Kadhal Kanmani(1990)
En Kadhal Kanmani is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by T. J. Joy. The film stars Vikram in his acting debut alongside Rekha Nambiar. The story follows Vinod, a chain smoker who must quit his addiction to marry the woman he loves, Hema. The supporting cast includes V. K. Ramasamy, Kovai Sarala, and S. S. Chandran. Produced by employees of Indian Bank as a small-budget experimental project, the film features a soundtrack composed by L. Vaidyanathan with lyrics by Vairamuthu. It was released on 17 October 1990 and failed at the box office. The film is notable for being Vikram's first screen appearance.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 October 1990
- Director
- T. C. Joy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
Vinod is a young man addicted to smoking. He falls in love with Hema, but she refuses to marry a smoker. Vinod must fight his addiction and prove he can change. His love for Hema is tested as he struggles to quit cigarettes.
“Love demands the hardest sacrifice”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for En Kadhal Kanmani
Cast reunions in this film: Rekha & Reka (15 films together), Kovai Sarala & S. S. Chandran (15 films together), Reka & S. S. Chandran (5 films together), S. S. Chandran & Ganthimathi (5 films together), Rekha & Kovai Sarala (4 films together), and V. K. Ramasamy & Ganthimathi (4 films together).
Trivia
- This was actor Vikram's first film, released before he became famous under his stage name.
- The film's music director, L. Vaidyanathan, was the younger brother of the legendary Ilaiyaraaja.
- Lyricist Vairamuthu, who wrote the songs, is one of Tamil cinema's most awarded poets.
- Director T.J. Joy primarily worked as an editor; this film is a rare directorial credit for him.
- The film's female lead, Rekha Nambiar, had a very brief acting career in the early 1990s.
- The movie is not to be confused with the later Mani Ratnam film 'O Kadhal Kanmani', which has a similar title.