En Uyir Thozhan
| En Uyir Thozhan | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bharathiraja |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Jayaraj S. P. Sigamani |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | B. Kannan |
| Edited by | P. Mohanraj |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | B. R. Art Films |
| Distributed by | B. R. Art Films |
Release date | 16 February 1990 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
En Uyir Thozhan (English : My dear friend) is a Tamil language film directed by Bharathiraja.[1] The film was released on 16 February 1990 with positive reviews failed at box-office however it garnered cult following.[2] The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran. The film revolves around an activist of a political party and his demise.[3]
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 Rama, Thennavan and Babu.[4][5]
Soundtrack[]
| En Uyir Thozhan | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1990 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 17:34 | |||
| Label | Echo Records | |||
| Producer | Ilaiyaraaja | |||
| Ilaiyaraaja chronology | ||||
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Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[6] The song "Machi Mannaru" is set in Mayamalavagowla raga.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thambi Nee Nimindhu Parada" | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Machchi Mannaaru" | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja, K. S. Chithra | 4:38 |
| 3. | "Aeh Raasaaththi" | Gangai Amaran | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:54 |
| 4. | "Kuyilukuppam" | Gangai Amaran | Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra | 5:00 |
| Total length: | 17:34 | |||
References[]
- ^ "En Uyir Thozhan" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "Why Bharathiraja's Kollywood movie En Uyir Thozhan is so special, Bharathiraja, En Uyir Thozhan". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "EN UYIR THOZHAN - Film / Movie". www.citwf.com.
- ^ Rao, Subha J. (18 November 2014). "Second coming" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Dinamalar (10 August 2016). "இயக்குனர் ஆகிறார் நடிகர் தென்னவன்! - actor thennavan to become a director". தினமலர் - சினிமா.
- ^ "Ilaiyaraaja - En Uyir Thozhan". Discogs.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (28 January 2017). "Notes from the south" – via www.thehindu.com.
External links[]
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- Tamil-language films
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- Films directed by Bharathiraja
- Indian films
- Indian political films
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