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En Annan
Rangan (M.G.R) the very loving brother of Thangam, though only a cart puller, dreams of educating his sister, to become a doctor. So, when he learns of his sister's love with Murali (Muthuraman), a doctor, he gets them married, in a grand manner. Murali's mother, after their marriage, learns that Thangam is the daughter of Velappan, her husband's (mill owner Karunakaran) murderer. Thangam is thrown out of the house. Rangan finds out that his father, who is still languishing in jail, had been falsely implicated. He vows to bring the real culprits to book. His fiancé Valli (Jayalalitha), helps him nab the murderers. It is proved at last that justice always wins.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a wealthy young man who falls in love with a village girl, defying societal expectations and family opposition. Their love is tested by various challenges, including a jealous rival and a misunderstanding that threatens to tear them apart. The narrative explores themes of class difference, sacrifice, and the enduring power of true love.
Critical Reception
En Annan was a significant commercial success and was well-received by audiences for its melodramatic storyline, strong performances, and musical score. Critics praised Sivaji Ganesan's powerful portrayal of the protagonist and the film's adherence to popular Tamil cinema tropes of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Sivaji Ganesan's commanding performance.
The film's dramatic storyline and songs were popular with audiences.
A classic example of 1970s Tamil romantic drama.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this older Tamil film is not readily available through standard Google review aggregators, but its box office success indicates widespread positive viewership at the time of its release.
Fun Fact
The film's music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, a legendary music director in Tamil cinema, and its songs became very popular hits.
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