Engal Aasan
| Engal Aasan | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | R. K. Kalaimani |
| Written by | R. K. Kalaimani |
| Produced by | Thangaraj |
| Starring | Vijayakanth Vikranth Sheryl Brindo Akshaya Suja Varunee |
| Music by | Sabesh–Murali |
Release date |
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Running time | 143 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Engal Aasan (transl. Our Mentor)[1] is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action comedy drama film directed by R. K. Kalaimani. The film stars Vijayakanth in the lead role and Vikranth, Sheryl Brindo, Akshaya and Suja Varunee playing supporting roles. The film was released on 18 July 2009. The film, upon release could not release in the big theatres and became a colossal flop.
Plot
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Mahendran, is a bank officer who is transferred to the branch of Village Nilakottai to sort out the perplexing situation of bank fraud carried on by a big shot named Ramki. Over there, he happens to find out that Ramki has borrowed a loan worth ₹250 million (equivalent to ₹630 million or US$7.4 million in 2023) in the name of villagers. Kumar and Muthu approach Ramki to return the money that he had illegally borrowed. When he refuses, he assures of arresting Ramki, and the very next day, Mahendran and his colleagues are pushed down in shock, for the entire bank is burnt down, and they are then dismissed. Mahendran, together with his mates, try to prove their innocence and reveal Ramki's true colors.
Cast
[edit]- Vijayakanth as Mahendran
- Vikranth as Vasu
- Sheryl Brindo as Jayanthi
- Akshaya as Viji
- Suja Varunee as Usha
- Senthil as 'Aanikkaal' Ramasamy
- Ganja Karuppu as Yogiyan
- Sriman as Kumar
- Ilavarasu as Muthu
- Marthandan as Ramki
- Vasu Vikram as Pachatani Narayanan
- Aarthi as Jakkamma
- Balu Anand
- Madhan Bob
- Mayilsamy
- Singamuthu
- Mahanadi Shankar
Production
[edit]Vijayakanth's role was originally supposed to be a cameo but later became a full-length role.[2] The filming was held at Pollachi.[3]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by Sabesh–Murali.[4][5]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Ennai Enna" | Saindhavi | 05:01 |
| "Indha Oorukkuthan" | Mano | 05:54 |
| "Madhivadhana" | Kalyani Nair, Bhagyaraj | 04:47 |
| "Madhura Jilla" | Krishnaraj, Srilekha Parthasarathy | 04:18 |
| "Solli Tharava" | Vijay Yesudas, Anuradha Sriram | 04:39 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Vijayakanth does a double role ahead of polls". The Times of India. 9 March 2009. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ "Vijayakanth extends his role". The Times of India. 1 August 2008. Archived from the original on 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Captain ready for action". The Times of India. 20 August 2008. Archived from the original on 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Engal Aasan (2009)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Sundaram, Malathy. "Engal Aasan". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
