En Uyir Thozhan (pronounced [en ujiɾ toːɻan] transl. My dear friend) is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language political drama film directed by Bharathiraja. The film was released on 16 February 1990,[1] and failed at the box-office; however it garnered a cult following.[2]

En Uyir Thozhan
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Directed byBharathiraja
Written by
Produced by
  • P. Jayaraj
  • S. P. Sigamani
Starring
CinematographyB. Kannan
Edited byP. Mohanraj
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
company
B. R. Art Films
Release date
  • 16 February 1990 (1990-02-16)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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The film revolves around an activist of a political party and his demise.

Cast

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Production

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The film marked the acting debuts of newcomers Rama, Thennavan and Babu.[3][4] It was co-produced by Bharathiraja's brother Jayaraj.[5]

Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran.[6] The song "Machi Mannaru" is set in Mayamalavagowla raga.[7]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Thambi Nee Nimindhu Parada"IlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja3:02
2."Machchi Mannaaru"Gangai AmaranIlaiyaraaja, K. S. Chithra4:38
3."Aeh Raasaaththi"Gangai AmaranMalaysia Vasudevan4:54
4."Kuyilukuppam"Gangai AmaranMalaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra5:00
Total length:17:34

Reception

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P. S. S. of Kalki praised the performances of debutants and Vadivukkarasi, cinematography and concluded the film is hard-hitting.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "En Uyir Thozhan / என் உயிர்த் தோழன்". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  2. ^ Satya, Valliyoor. "Why Bharathiraja's Kollywood movie En Uyir Thozhan is so special, Bharathiraja, En Uyir Thozhan". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  3. ^ Rao, Subha J. (18 November 2014). "Second coming". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  4. ^ "இயக்குனர் ஆகிறார் நடிகர் தென்னவன்!" [Actor Thennavan to become a director]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). 10 August 2016. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  5. ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (9 August 2014). "Etcetera: Bharathiraja's lookalike". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  6. ^ "En Uyir Thozhan". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  7. ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (28 January 2017). "Notes from the south". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  8. ^ பி. எஸ். எஸ். (4 March 1990). "என் உயிர்த் தோழன்". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 62–63. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2024 – via Internet Archive.
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