Engeyum Eppodhum
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The film score and soundtrack for Engeyum Eppodhum was composed by debutant C.Sathya
. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Na. Muthukumar
and M. Saravanan
. It was released on 3 August 2011 in Chennai
released by actors Surya, Vivek
and music director Harris Jayaraj
.
wrote that Engeyum Eppodhum was "riveting cinema with a difference. Everything is new about it from characters to the plot, accompanied by superb performances by the lead actors notably Anjali
". The Hindu
reviewer Karthik Subramanian noted that it was a "laudable effort" adding that "despite some clichés, the movie works well". Behindwoods gave the film 3 out of 5 and cited that it was a "loveable tale of commoners and their destiny" that had "simplicity as its biggest strength", while Indiaglitz described it as "engaging entertainment" and a "a whiff of fresh air in Tamil cinema". G. Sai Shyam, another critic from The Hindu, wrote that the film was "a novel attempt by the director" and that "the compelling screenplay with a strong message to everyone makes it a must watch movie". Vikatan gave 50 out of 100 marks, ranking the film among the best in recent times. Venkateswaran Narayanan from The Times of India
gave it 3 out of 5 and wrote that the film was "the perfect example of a movie relying solely on its screenplay and performances to strike it rich at the box office". Rohit Ramachandran of nowrunning.com rated the film 4/5 stating that "Engeyum Eppodhum reminds us of the fragility of our own lives", going on to call it "one of the year's best". On the contrary, Gautaman Bhaskaran of Hindustan Times
gave it 2.5 and praised the lead performances, while criticizing the screenplay and the plot.
grossing around . Buoyed by its success, the makers are planning to release the film in Telugu on a bigger scale as Journey on December 2. The telugu dubbing rights of the movie was acquired by producer Suresh Kondeti.
Following the film's smash hit, sources reported that Bollywood actor Aamir Khan
may remake it in Hindi. Producer K. Manju acquired the Kannada remake rights of the film.
C.Sathya
C.Sathya is a Tamil music composer and playback singer. He recently debuted in Tamil films as the music composer in the sleeper hit film Engeyum Eppodhum.-References:...
. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Na. Muthukumar
Na. Muthukumar
Na. Muthukumar is a Tamil poet and lyricist, who writes lyrics for Tamil film songs.-Career:Muthukumar began his career wanting to be a director and worked under Balu Mahendra for four years. But then he became a lyricist, beginning with the lyrics for the songs of the Tamil film Veera Nadai,...
and M. Saravanan
M. Saravanan (film director)
M. Saravanan is a Tamil film director from Namakkal, best known for directing the 2011 film, Engeyum Eppodhum. -Career:Saravanan began his career as an assistant director under popular director A. R. Murugadoss. In 2011, he directed his first sleeper hit movie Engeyum Eppodhum which...
. It was released on 3 August 2011 in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
released by actors Surya, Vivek
Vivek (actor)
Vivekananthan is an Indian film actor and comedian. He has won four Filmfare Best Comedian Awards for his performances in Run, Saamy, Perazhagan and Sivaji, respectively. In April 2009, Vivek received the Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his contribution to the arts. He was...
and music director Harris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj is an Indian film composer. He has written scores and soundtracks for Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.- Early life :Harris Jayaraj hails from a pious Christian Nadar family and was born and brought up in Chennai. Harris studied at Krishnaswamy Matric School, Nungambakam. His father,...
.
Critical reception
Engeyum Eppodhum opened to very positive reviews. GetCinemas.com gave it 3.5/5 rating with a tag "must watch", calling "it is a rare movie, and has come out as perfect as a dream" and appreciating for a clearly sketched script and perfect characterization. Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff gave the film 3 out of 5, calling it a "genuinely heart-warming story, not just about romance, but about the fabric of life itself". A critic from SifySify
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wrote that Engeyum Eppodhum was "riveting cinema with a difference. Everything is new about it from characters to the plot, accompanied by superb performances by the lead actors notably Anjali
Anjali (actress)
Anjali is an Indian film actress and model, who predominantly appears in Tamil films. Following a stint in modelling, she was cast in starring roles in two low-profile Telugu productions, before gaining attention with her critically acclaimed performance as Anandhi in Kattradhu Thamizh , for which...
". The Hindu
The Hindu
The Hindu is an Indian English-language daily newspaper founded and continuously published in Chennai since 1878. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, it has a circulation of 1.46 million copies as of December 2009. The enterprise employed over 1,600 workers and gross income reached $40...
reviewer Karthik Subramanian noted that it was a "laudable effort" adding that "despite some clichés, the movie works well". Behindwoods gave the film 3 out of 5 and cited that it was a "loveable tale of commoners and their destiny" that had "simplicity as its biggest strength", while Indiaglitz described it as "engaging entertainment" and a "a whiff of fresh air in Tamil cinema". G. Sai Shyam, another critic from The Hindu, wrote that the film was "a novel attempt by the director" and that "the compelling screenplay with a strong message to everyone makes it a must watch movie". Vikatan gave 50 out of 100 marks, ranking the film among the best in recent times. Venkateswaran Narayanan from The Times of India
The Times of India
The Times of India is an Indian English-language daily newspaper. TOI has the largest circulation among all English-language newspaper in the world, across all formats . It is owned and managed by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd...
gave it 3 out of 5 and wrote that the film was "the perfect example of a movie relying solely on its screenplay and performances to strike it rich at the box office". Rohit Ramachandran of nowrunning.com rated the film 4/5 stating that "Engeyum Eppodhum reminds us of the fragility of our own lives", going on to call it "one of the year's best". On the contrary, Gautaman Bhaskaran of Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times is an Indian English-language daily newspaper founded in 1924 with roots in the Indian independence movement of the period ....
gave it 2.5 and praised the lead performances, while criticizing the screenplay and the plot.
Box office
The film released in 150 theaters across Tamil Nadu. Made on a budget of , the film saw good return on investmentReturn on investment
Return on investment is one way of considering profits in relation to capital invested. Return on assets , return on net assets , return on capital and return on invested capital are similar measures with variations on how “investment” is defined.Marketing not only influences net profits but also...
grossing around . Buoyed by its success, the makers are planning to release the film in Telugu on a bigger scale as Journey on December 2. The telugu dubbing rights of the movie was acquired by producer Suresh Kondeti.
Following the film's smash hit, sources reported that Bollywood actor Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan
Aamir Hussain Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema....
may remake it in Hindi. Producer K. Manju acquired the Kannada remake rights of the film.