''Ennathan Mudivu'' () is a 1965 Indian

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written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. It is based on ''Panimalai'', a novel written by

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. 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.

Plot

A just-released convict plans revenge against the man who framed him for two crimes.

Cast

;Actors * A. V. M. Rajan * T. S. Balaiah * V. K. Ramasamy * V. S. Raghavan * Master Sridhar ;Actresses *

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* Vasanthi * G. Sakunthala

Production

''Ennathan Mudivu'' was produced by Balu, and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan, who also wrote the screenplay. The film was based on ''Panimalai'', a 1965 novel written by

. Cinematography was handled by R. Sampath, art direction by Rangamuthu and editing by R. Devarajan.

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by R. Sudarsanam, with lyrics by

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and Mayavanathan.

Release and reception

''Ennathan Mudivu'' was released on 13 August 1965, and distributed by One Films Corporation. The film received critical acclaim for its treatment and the performances of its cast, but did not succeed commercially. On 21 August 1965, ''

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'' called the film "grim, gripping and, at times, brilliant." On 11 September 1965, T. M. Ramachandran of ''

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'' praised the film for various aspects, including Gopalakrishnan's writing and direction, and the cast performances. ''

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'' appreciated Gopalakrishnan for being able to make a film within three months without compromising on quality. However, S. Krishnaswamy of ''

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'' felt it "suffered from basic contradictions in plot, and from the absence of cinema in its vital visual form". The film earned Maharishi a best writer award.

References

External links

* {{K. S. Gopalakrishnan 1960s Tamil-language films 1960s thriller films Films based on Indian novels Films directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan Films scored by R. Sudarsanam Films with screenplays by K. S. Gopalakrishnan Indian thriller films