Enga Pattan Sothu
1975 film
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Enga Pattan Sothu (transl. My inheritance) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language Western film produced, written, directed and photographed by M. Karnan. The film stars Jaishankar, Sivakumar and Rajakokila. It was released on 24 January 1975, and emerged a commercial success.[1]
| Enga Pattan Sothu | |
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| Directed by | M. Karnan |
| Screenplay by | M. Karnan |
| Story by | Vijaychitra Films Unit |
| Produced by | M. Karnan |
| Starring | Jaishankar Sivakumar Rajakokila |
| Cinematography | M. Karnan |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Vijaychitra Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
Production
Enga Pattan Sothu is the fourth and final Western film directed by Karnan. Unlike the earlier three (Kalam Vellum, Ganga and Jakkamma) which were in black-and-white, it was shot in Eastman Color Negative.[2][3][4] An emotional scene featuring Jaishankar was shot at Saradha Studios.[5] A scene was shot at Narmada River at Bhedaghat, Madhya Pradesh.[6][7] The song "Aathu Meenu" was shot at Pahalgam, Kashmir.[8] Some scenes were shot at Hogenakkal.[9]
Themes
Critic Swarnavel Eswaran Pillai compared Enga Pattan Sothu to Karnan's previous Western films for the narrative being fuelled by the death of a family member of the protagonist.[10] R. C. Jayanthan, writing for Hindu Tamil Thisai, noted the film's similarities to those made by Sergio Leone.[11]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[12]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aatha Meenu Karaiyil Yeruthu" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | |
| 2. | "Madhuvile Pazhaiyathu" | Vani Jairam | |
| 3. | "Podu Noothukku Nooru" | Vani Jairam, Kovai Soundararajan |
Release and reception
Enga Pattan Sothu was released on 24 January 1975.[13] Ananda Vikatan applauded Karnan's cinematography and the stunts but criticised the story.[14]
