En Uyir Thozhan
1990 film by Bharathiraja
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En Uyir Thozhan (pronounced [en ujiɾ toːɻan] transl. My lifelong friend) 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]
Directed byBharathiraja
Written byBabu K. S. (dialogues)
Screenplay byBharathiraja
Story byP. Kalaimani
| En Uyir Thozhan | |
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Title card | |
| Directed by | Bharathiraja |
| Written by | Babu K. S. (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Bharathiraja |
| Story by | P. Kalaimani |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | B. Kannan |
| Edited by | P. Mohanraj |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | B. R. Art Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran.[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, Arunmozhi | 4:54 |
| 4. | "Kuyilukuppam" | Gangai Amaran | Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra | 5:00 |
| Total length: | 17:34 | |||
