Ennathan Mudivu
| Ennathan Mudivu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Based on | Panimalai by Maharishi |
| Produced by | Balu |
| Starring | A. V. M. Rajan Master Sridhar Anjali Devi Vasanthi V. K. Ramasamy T. S. Balaiah |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | R. Sudharsanam |
Production company | Ravi Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Ennathan Mudivu (transl. What is the decision?) 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, Master Sridhar, Anjali Devi, Vasanthi, V. K. Ramasamy, 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
- A. V. M. Rajan
- Master Sridhar as the younger version
- T. S. Balaiah
- Anjali Devi
- Vasanthi
- V. K. Ramasamy
- Radhabhai
Production
Ennathan Mudivu was produced by Balu,[1] and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan, who also wrote the screenplay.[2] The film was based on Panimalai, a 1965 novel written by Maharishi.[3] A. V. M. Rajan played the lead role, and Master Sridhar the younger self of that role. V. S. Raghavan played his older, abusive brother and Vasanthi played their sister. Anjali Devi played the wife of Raghavan's character. V. K. Ramasamy played an alcoholic who employs Rajan as his secretary, and T. S. Balaiah as Ramaswamy's relative who is after his wealth.[2] 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.[2][5]
| No. | Title | Singer(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.[1] The film received critical acclaim for its treatment and the performances of its cast, but did not succeed commercially.[2][6] On 21 August 1965, The Indian Express called the film "grim, gripping and, at times, brilliant."[7] On 11 September 1965, T. M. Ramachandran of Sport and Pastime too gave the film a positive review.[8] In 2017, Kamal Haasan named it as one of his "70 favourite movies", calling it a "stunning film".[9]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (17 August 2017). "Ennathan Mudivu (1965)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ennathan Mudivu". The Indian Express. 12 August 1965. p. 10.
- ^ "Ennathan Mudivu songs". Songs4all.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- ^ Ramachandran, T. M., ed. (1967). "Enlightened Censorship is a must". Film World. p. 175.
- ^ "'Mudivu' is gripping". The Indian Express. 21 August 1965. p. 3.
- ^ Ramachandran, T. M. (11 September 1965). "A Memorable Film". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 19. p. 51.
- ^ Haasan, Kamal (13 August 2017). "Bollywood blockbuster to Kollywood classic: Kamal Haasan picks his 70 favourite movies". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2018.