Ennai Pol Oruvan
| Ennai Pol Oruvan | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Written by | Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy |
| Produced by | T. R. Chakravarthi |
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| Cinematography | M. A. Rahman |
| Edited by | T. R. Srinivasalu |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sri Vinayaka Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Ennai Pol Oruvan (transl. A Man Like Me) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by T. R. Ramanna and written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan in dual roles, alongside Saratha, Ushanandini and Aalam.[1] Though announced in 1973, it was released only on 18 March 1978, and performed above average at the box office.[2][3]
Plot
- The movie Ennaipol Oruvan delivers a gripping narrative of double identity, deception, and moral redemption. The plot centers on two lookalikes with completely contrasting lives: Sekar (Sivaji Ganesan), a respectable, wealthy businessman, and Sundaramoorthy (Sivaji Ganesan), a Another village youth man struggling to get by.
- When a network of treacherous enemies and scheming Manager led by Sabapathy (R. S. Manohar) and Malpractice partner M. R. R. Vasu plot to eliminate Sekar and Unknowingly his vast property, circumstances force Sundaramoorthy to step into Sekar’s shoes. As Sundaramoorthy attempts to outsmart the villains while managing Sekar's complex household and personal relationships, a series of thrilling twists, emotional conflicts, and high-stakes confrontations unfold. Ennaipol Oruvan remains a classic testament to Sivaji Ganesan’s unmatched versatility in double roles.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Rajasekar (alias) Sekar and Sundaramoorthy
- Saratha as Lakshmi
- Ushanandini as Usha
- R. S. Manohar as Sabapathy
- M. R. R. Vasu as Namachivayam
- S. V. Ramadas as Velu
- Suruli Rajan as Usha's father
- Aalam as Vimala
- V. Nagayya as Sundaramoorthy's father
- Kumari Rukmani as Sekar's mother
- Sasikumar as Usha's brother
- Usharani as Sundaramoorthy's sister
- Master Giri as Mohan
- Baby Sumathi as Shanthi
- Ennathe Kannaiah as Aasari Arulprakasam
- Typist Gopu as Aadiyapatham
- Senji Krishnan as Soosai
- Loose Mohan as Loorthsamy
- S. R. Prabhakar as the psychology doctor
- Comedy Shanmugam as Shanmugam
- Pushpamala as Alamel
Production
Ennai Pol Oruvan was announced in 1973.[4] It finished production in the mid-1970s, but released only in 1978.[5] The film's similarities to Dharisanam (1970) were noted as both films revolve around lookalikes who are not related.[6]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[7][8] The song "Velaale Vizhikal" is in Madhyamavati raga.[9]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Velaale Vizhikal" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:05 |
| "Thangangale Naalai Thalaivargale" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:04 | |
| "Izhu Izhu" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 03:36 | |
| "Aanattam Pennattam" | T. M. Soundararajan, Saibaba | Vaali | 03:35 |
| "Mounam Kalaigiradhu" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:58 | |
| "I AM Lighttil" (Poyem Song's) | Saibaba | 00:47 |
References
- ↑ "191–200". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ↑ ராம்ஜி, வி. (8 April 2020). "நாலு மாதத்தில் சிவாஜிக்கு ஹாட்ரிக் வெற்றி; 'அண்ணன் ஒரு கோவில்', 'அந்தமான் காதலி', 'தியாகம்'". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 26 May 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ↑ "நடிகர் திலகம் சிவாஜி கணேசன் அவர்கள் நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ↑ "வினாயகா பிக்சர்சாரின் 'என்னைப்போல் ஒருவன்'". Navamani (in Tamil). 10 March 1973. p. 4. Archived from the original on 8 October 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ "I've no political ambitions, I'm not thinking of becoming a Chief Minister..." Film World. Vol. 14. 1978. pp. 44–45. Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ "பொன்விழா ஆண்டில் இந்த படங்கள் 22 - தரிசனம்- சுந்தரதாஸ்". Tamil Murasu (in Tamil). November 2020. Archived from the original on 14 December 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ↑ "Ennai Pol Oruvan (1978)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ↑ "Ennai Pol Oruvan Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M.S.Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ↑ ராமானுஜன், டாக்டர் ஜி. (8 June 2018). "ராக யாத்திரை 08: முத்துக்களோ ராகம்; தித்திப்பதோ பாடல்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
