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1965 film by K. S. Gopalakrishnan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ennathan Mudivu (transl. What was the result?) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. It is based on Panimalai, a novel written by Maharishi. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan and T. S. Balaiah. It was released on 13 August 1965 and received critical acclaim, but failed commercially.
| Ennathan Mudivu | |
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| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Based on | Panimalai by Maharishi |
| Produced by | Balu |
| Starring | A. V. M. Rajan T. S. Balaiah |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | R. Sudharsanam |
Production company | Ravi Productions |
| Distributed by | One Films Corporation |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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A just-released convict plans revenge against the man who framed him for two crimes.
Ennathan Mudivu was produced by Balu,[2] and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan, who also wrote the screenplay.[1] The film was based on Panimalai, a 1965 novel written by Maharishi.[3] Cinematography was handled by R. Sampath, art direction by Rangamuthu and editing by R. Devarajan.[4]
The music of the film was composed by R. Sudarsanam, with lyrics by Kothamangalam Subbu and Mayavanathan.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Paavi Ennai" | Mayavanathan | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 2. | "Kalaithanil" | Kothamangalam Subbu | Sirkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari | |
| 3. | "Ponna Petha" | Mayavanathan | P. Susheela |
Ennathan Mudivu was released on 13 August 1965,[2] and distributed by One Films Corporation.[6] The film received critical acclaim for its treatment and the performances of its cast, but did not succeed commercially.[1][7][8] On 21 August 1965, The Indian Express called the film "grim, gripping and, at times, brilliant."[9] On 11 September 1965, T. M. Ramachandran of Sport and Pastime praised the film for various aspects, including Gopalakrishnan's writing and direction, and the cast performances.[10] Kalki appreciated Gopalakrishnan for being able to make a film within three months without compromising on quality.[11] However, S. Krishnaswamy of The Illustrated Weekly of India felt it "suffered from basic contradictions in plot, and from the absence of cinema in its vital visual form".[12] The film earned Maharishi a best writer award.[13]
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