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| Directed by | Bharathiraja |
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| Written by | Template:Ubl |
| Produced by | Template:Ubl |
| Starring | Template:Ubl |
| Cinematography | B. Kannan |
| Edited by | P. Mohanraj |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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En Uyir Thozhan (Template:IPA Template:Translation) is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language political drama film directed by Bharathiraja starring newcomers Babu, Thennavan and Rama. The film was released on 16 February 1990,[1] and failed at the box office; however it garnered a cult following.[2]
Plot
Template:More plot The film revolves around an activist of a political party and his demise.
Cast
- Babu as Dharma
- Thennavan as Ramesh
- Rama as Chittu
- Vadivukkarasi as Dharma's sister
- Livingston as Dilli Babu
- Charle as Pangu
Production
The film marked the acting debuts of newcomers Babu, Thennavan and Rama.[3][4] It was co-produced by Bharathiraja's brother Jayaraj.[5]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran.[6] The song "Machi Mannaru" is set in Mayamalavagowla raga.[7]
Reception
P. S. S. of Kalki praised the performances of the debutants and Vadivukkarasi, as well as the cinematography and called the film hard-hitting.[8]
References
- ↑ En Uyir Thozhan / என் உயிர்த் தோழன். Screen 4 Screen. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ↑ Why Bharathiraja's Kollywood movie En Uyir Thozhan is so special, Bharathiraja, En Uyir Thozhan, Satya, Valliyoor. Behindwoods. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ↑ Second coming. The Hindu(18 November 2014). Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ↑ இயக்குனர் ஆகிறார் நடிகர் தென்னவன்!. Dinamalar(10 August 2016). Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ↑ Etcetera: Bharathiraja's lookalike. The Hindu(9 August 2014). Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ↑ En Uyir Thozhan. AVDigital. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ↑ Notes from the south. The Hindu(28 January 2017). Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine