Ennathan Mudivu

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Ennathan Mudivu
Ennathan Mudivu.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. S. Gopalakrishnan
Screenplay byK. S. Gopalakrishnan
Based onPanimalai
by Maharishi
Produced byBalu
StarringA. V. M. Rajan
T. S. Balaiah
CinematographyR. Sampath
Edited byR. Devarajan
Music byR. Sudharsanam
Production
company
Ravi Productions
Distributed byOne Films Corporation
Release date
  • 13 August 1965 (1965-08-13)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Ennathan Mudivu (transl. What was the result?) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. It is based on Panimalai, a novel written by Maharishi. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan and T. S. Balaiah. It was released on 13 August, 1965 and received critical acclaim, but failed commercially.

Plot[]

A just-released convict plans revenge against the man who framed him for two crimes.

Cast[]

Actors[1]
Actresses[1]

Production[]

Ennathan Mudivu was produced by Balu,[2] and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan, who also wrote the screenplay.[1] The film was based on Panimalai, a 1965 novel written by Maharishi.[3] Cinematography was handled by R. Sampath, art direction by Rangamuthu and editing by R. Devarajan.[4]

Soundtrack[]

The music of the film was composed by R. Sudarsanam, with lyrics by Kothamangalam Subbu and Mayavanathan.[1][5]

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Paavi Ennai"T. M. Soundararajan 
2."Kalaithanil"Sirkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari 
3."Ponna Petha"P. Susheela 

Release and reception[]

Ennathan Mudivu was released on 13 August 1965,[2] and distributed by One Films Corporation.[6] The film received critical acclaim for its treatment and the performances of its cast, but did not succeed commercially.[1][7][8] On 21 August 1965, The Indian Express called the film "grim, gripping and, at times, brilliant."[9] On 11 September 1965, T. M. Ramachandran of Sport and Pastime praised the film for various aspects, including Gopalakrishnan's writing and direction, and the cast performances.[10] Kalki appreciated Gopalakrishnan for being able to make a film within three months without compromising on quality.[11] However, S. Krishnaswamy of The Illustrated Weekly of India felt it "suffered from basic contradictions in plot, and from the absence of cinema in its vital visual form".[12] The film earned Maharishi a best writer award.[13]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Guy, Randor (17 August 2017). "Ennathan Mudivu (1965)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Tamil Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Prominent writer Maharishi dies at 87". The Times of India. 29 September 2019. Archived from the original on 25 November 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Ennathan Mudivu". The Indian Express. 12 August 1965. p. 10.
  5. ^ "Ennathan Mudivu". Songs4all. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  6. ^ "Ennathan Mudivu". The Indian Express. 9 August 1965. p. 3.
  7. ^ Gopalakrishnan, K. S. (1967). Ramachandran, T. M. (ed.). "Enlightened Censorship is a must". Film World. p. 175. Archived from the original on 14 September 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  8. ^ Ramachandran, T. M. (22 January 1966). "Looking Back On 1965". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 19. pp. 36–37.
  9. ^ "'Mudivu' is gripping". The Indian Express. 21 August 1965. p. 3.
  10. ^ Ramachandran, T. M. (11 September 1965). "A Memorable Film". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 19. p. 51.
  11. ^ "என்னதான் முடிவு?". Kalki (in Tamil). 29 August 1966. p. 37. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  12. ^ Krishnaswamy, S. (30 January 1966). "Some Facts and Figures". The Illustrated Weekly of India. p. 57.
  13. ^ "Novelist Maharishi, famed for Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri, no more". The New Indian Express. 29 September 2019. Archived from the original on 14 September 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2020.

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