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{{short description|2017 film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Enkitta Mothathe
| image = Enkitta Mothathe (2017).jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Ramu Chellappa
| producer = [[Sunil Lulla]]
| writer = Ramu Chellappa
| starring = [[Natarajan Subramaniam|Natraj]] Rajaji [[Parvathy Nair]] [[Sanchita Shetty]] [[Radha Ravi]]
| music = [[Natarajan Sankaran]]
| cinematography = Ganeshchandhrra
| editing = Athiyappan Shiva
| released = {{film date|2017|3|24|df=y}}
| runtime =
| studio = [[Eros International]] RV Films
| distributor = KR Films
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Enkitta Mothathe''''' ({{trans|Don't mess with me}}) is a 2017 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]], written and directed by Ramu Chellappa. The film features [[Natarajan Subramaniam|Natraj]], Rajaji, [[Parvathy Nair]] and [[Sanchita Shetty]] in the leading roles. Co-produced by [[Eros International]] with RV Films, the film tells the story of two fan club leaders of the actors [[Kamal Haasan]] and [[Rajnikanth]] in [[Tirunelveli]] during 1988. The film had a theatrical release across Tamil Nadu on 24 March 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://erosintl.com/Eros-In-News/Eros-International-announces-two-new-Tamil-project.aspx|title= Eros Announces Two New Tamil Projects |publisher=Eros International}}</ref><ref name="indianexpress.com">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/eros-international-announces-two-new-tamil-projects/|title=Eros International announces two new Tamil projects|date=25 May 2015|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/announcements/others/eros-international-announces-two-new-tamil-projects-perai-thedia-natkal-enkitta-mothathe/article7244265.ece|title=Eros International announces two new Tamil projects Perai Thedia Natkal & Enkitta Mothathe|publisher=}}</ref>

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Natarajan Subramaniam|Natraj]] as Ravi
* Rajaji as Nallaperumal
* [[Parvathy Nair]] as Jayanthi
* [[Sanchita Shetty]] as Maragadham
* [[Radha Ravi]] as Mandhramoorthy
* [[Bala Singh]]
* [[Florent Pereira]]
* [[K. Sivasankar|Sivasankar]]
* Vijay Murugan
* Vetrivel Raja
* Muruganandham
* Neelson
* Arivi
* Saravanan
* Suthenthiran
* Thadchayani
* Veeralakshmi
{{colend}}

==Production==
In May 2015, [[Eros International]] revealed that they would produce two Tamil language films in the forthcoming year — an action drama titled ''Enkitta Mothathe'' by Ramu Chellappa starring [[Natarajan Subramaniam|Natraj]] and Rajaji, along with ''Pirai Thaediya Naatkal'' by Abraham Prabhu featuring [[Ashok Selvan]].<ref name="indianexpress.com"/> Director Ramu had earlier assisted director [[Pandiraj]] in ''[[Pasanga]]'' & ''[[Vamsam]]'' and ''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]'' (2013) and worked as an assistant to director [[Selvaraghavan]] in ''[[Mayakkam Enna]]'' (2011).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ramu-Chellappa-excited-about-his-maiden-release/articleshow/55435651.cms|title=Ramu Chellappa excited about his maiden release - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref> He had wanted to make a film set in the 1980s after being inspired by [[M. Sasikumar|Sasikumar]]'s ''[[Subramaniapuram]]'' (2008) and had successfully narrated the script to [[Soundarya Rajinikanth]], who had been on Eros's board at the time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/This-Kovai-directors-film-is-a-tribute-to-Thalaivar/articleshow/51854643.cms|title=This Kovai director's film is a tribute to Thalaivar - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref> While writing the script, Ramu travelled to Nagercoil and Madurai and interviewed several cutout artists, while Natraj was given training by cutout artist Sada for his role in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/An-ode-to-the-fans/article16687514.ece|title=An ode to the fans|first=K.|last=Jeshi|date=23 November 2016|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Production began in mid 2015, with the film revealed to be about opposing fan groups of actors [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Kamal Haasan]] from the 1980s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/natty-natraj-new-movie-engitta-mothathey-with-sanchitha-shetty-parvathy-nair-tamil-news-137244.html|title=- Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com|publisher=}}</ref> [[Parvathy Nair]] was picked for a lead role, after the director was impressed with her performances in ''[[Yennai Arindhaal]]'' (2015) and ''[[Uttama Villain]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/An-actor-without-borders/article17107965.ece|title=An actor without borders|first=K. V.|last=Vasudevan|date=28 January 2017|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/Parvathy-Nair-bags-a-big-Tamil-film/articleshow/47538619.cms|title=Parvathy Nair bags a big Tamil film - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref> [[Sanchita Shetty]] was also cast in the film to portray a village belle and a [[Rajinikanth]] fan, who would be the love interest of Natraj.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/231116/sanchita-plays-rajinikanth-fan-in-enkitta-mothathe.html|title=Sanchita plays Rajinikanth fan in Enkitta Mothathe|date=23 November 2016|publisher=}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Enkitta Mothathe
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Natarajan Sankaran]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 10 November 2016
| recorded = 2016
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[Eros Music]]
| producer =
| prev_title = [[Kappal]]
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = [[Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku]]
| next_year = 2018
}}

Natarajan Sankaran composed both songs and background score for this film, with Yugabharathi penning all the lyrics.
{{tracklist
| headline = Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| lyrics_Credits = yes
| Singer_credits= yes
| title1 = Paayum Puli
| extra1 = Hariharasudan, [[Velmurugan]]
| lyrics1 = [[Yugabharathi]]
| length1 = 03:56
| title2 = Onna Paathen Raasathi
| extra2 = [[D. Imman]], [[Vandana Srinivasan]]
| lyrics2 = Yugabharathi
| length2 = 04:34
| title3 = Payya Payya
| extra3 = V. V. Prasanna, [[Vandana Srinivasan]]
| lyrics3 = Yugabharathi
| length3 = 04:12
| title4 = Othha Ruva Pottu Vechu Oppari
| extra4 = Prabhu
| lyrics4 = Yugabharathi
| length4 = 04:33
| title5 = Lifea Fightu Da
| extra5 = [[Natarajan Subramaniam|Natraj]]
| lyrics5 = Yugabharathi
| length5 = 03:28
|music_credits=|note1=|writer1=|note2=|writer2=|note3=|writer3=|note4=|writer4=}}

==Release==
The satellite rights of the film were sold to [[Zee Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/enkitta-mothathe-to-be-aired-on-zee-tamil/articleshow/62821378.cms |title=‘Enkitta Mothathe’ to be aired on Zee Tamil |website=Times of India |date=7 February 2018 |access-date=12 April 2019}}</ref> The film had a theatrical release across [[Tamil Nadu]] on 24 March 2017, with the [[Deccan Chronicle]] giving the film a positive review. The critic stated "''Enkitta Mothathey'' brims of life and enthusiasm and the cutouts bring this to the fore" and "Ramu Chellappa has done a good job in not the portraying the era in a frantic manner, but instead has used the fervent energy of the fans to its advantage".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/250317/enkitta-mothathey-movie-review-refreshing-and-very-energising.html|title=Enkitta Mothathey movie review: Refreshing and very energising|date=25 March 2017|publisher=}}</ref> Likewise, [[The Hindu]] stated "''Enkitta Mothathe'' can hope to reach for the stars" and that the film "aptly reflects the times and lives of the cut-out artists of the 80s".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/brush-with-fame/article17661660.ece|title=Brush with fame|first1=Srinivasa|last1=Ramanujam|date=25 March 2017|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> The Times of India wrote "a slew of characters, their unexpected plans to check the growth of the mandrams, a tale of friendship and two romantic tracks which run in parallel, keep the film engaging" but that "Ramu Chellappa doesn’t generate enough drama, and also fails to provide a satisfying conclusion".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/engitta-modhathey/movie-review/57823727.cms|title=Engitta Modhathey Review {3/5}: The director doesn’t generate enough drama, and also fails to provide a satisfying conclusion|publisher=}}</ref> A review from India Today stated "Despite a very very generic story, Ramu Chellappa has wonderfully captured the aura surrounding a Rajini-Kamal release" and "for the same, ''Engitta Modhathey'' is nothing short of a nostalgia trip".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/enkitta-mothathe-movie-review-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan/1/912543.html|title=Engitta Modhathey movie review: Reliving Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan era|website=India Today}}</ref> Despite the favourable reviews, the film was removed from most screens by its second week owing to extended competition at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/engitta-modhathey/engitta-modhathey-box-office-mar-26.html|title=Engitta Modhathey box office collection|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion wrote "Slowly, Enkitta Mothathe begins to turn into one of those dramas where friends are manipulated by ruthless politicians and their henchmen. Even here, the director brings in Kamal-Rajini shadings."<ref>https://www.filmcompanion.in/enkitta-mothathe-movie-review/</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=6759208}}

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