''En Uyir Neethaane'' () is a 1998 Indian

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, directed by S. P. Rajkumar. The film stars

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and Devayani. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''

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''. The film was released on 19 October 1998, during

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and became a decent hit.

Plot

Vasu is a rich industrialist who raises his father's illegitimate son after the death of his mother. His father opposes this. Vasu leaves home to live alone with the child. Janaki witnesses a murder and testifies against the murderer. He is convicted. The murderer's brother rapes Janaki in revenge, and Janaki is kicked out of her house by her brother. She goes to her friend's house, but even there, she is kicked out. Vasu comes to her rescue. Janaki becomes a mother for Vasu's illegitimate brother and manager in Vasu's mill. Vasu is drawn towards her and wants to marry her. She turns him down, believing he is doing so out of sympathy. Vasu's mother tells Janaki to say no to Vasu's proposal for marriage as her aunt's daughter, Seema is coming from the US, and she wants Vasu to marry her instead. Janaki agrees and asks Prabhu to marry Seema instead. Janaki's rapist tries to marry her to make her withdraw the case, and then kill her. Vasu saves her. Finally, Seema realises Vasu's love for Janaki and refuses to marry him. Vasu and Janaki are united.

Cast

Production

After the success of '' Ponmanam'', S. P. Rajkumar collaborated again with Prabhu for second time. The film marked the first collaboration of Prabhu and Devayani. The film marked the debut of G. Ramesh as cinematographer.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

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Reception

Thamarai Manalan of ''

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'' wrote "there is full scope for Prabu and Devayani in this film to exhibit their exceptional acting talent", and that "both of them have performed remarkably well". The critic added that "after very long days, Prabu has achieved very great feat in acting, by completely melting down where the situation demands it and has emotionally burst out also where he would naturally be expected to do so". D. S. Ramanujam, for ''

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'', appreciated Rajkumar's direction and the cast performances, but felt "Goundamani-Senthil and another newcomer really get on one's nerves with their comedy".

References

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* * {{S. P. Rajkumar 1990s Indian films 1990s Tamil-language films 1998 films 1998 romantic drama films Films directed by S. P. Rajkumar Films scored by Deva (composer) Indian romantic drama films Tamil remakes of Telugu films Tamil-language Indian films