Enbathettu(transl. Eighty-eight) is a 2017 IndianTamil-languagecrime thriller filmwritten and directed by Madhan starring himself andUpasana RCwhileJayaprakashandDaniel Balajiplay supporting roles. The film had a theatrical release on 21 July 2017, alongsideVikram Vedha(2017).
| Enbathettu | |
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 Release poster | |
| Tamil | எண்பத்தெட்டு |
| Directed by | M. Madhan |
| Written by | Madhan |
| Produced by | A. Jayakumar |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | PG Vetrimaran |
| Edited by | Avinash |
| Music by | Daya Rathanam Kingsley |
Production company | JK Movie Makers
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| Distributed by | G.S.Cinimas |
Release date |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editA family-oriented man is caught off-guard when his number is misused by a bunch of gangsters. He then tries to find a way out this trouble, highlighting how people, especially the youth, should use technology wisely and be wary of being too exposed to it mainly the negative impact of technology in our lives.[1][2]
Cast
edit- Madhan as Madhan
- Upasana RCas Savitha
- Jayaprakashas Raghuvaran
- Daniel Balaji
- G. M. Kumar
- Manikka Vinayagamas Savitha's father
- Meera Krishnanas Madhan's mother
- Chaams
- Appukutty
- John Vijayas Sakthi Saravanan
- Powerstar Srinivasan
- Gadam Kishan
- Scissor Manohar
- Lollu Sabha Manohar
- Boys Rajan
- Chaplin Balu
Production
editThis film marks the directorial debut ofRajasekhar's nephew Madhan who previously starred in the Telugu filmParvathipuram(2016).[3]The film was shot in Chennai, Kumbakonam and Kerala.[1]Former Miss India AsiaUpasana RCmade her Tamil debut with this film.[2]
Soundtrack
edit| Enbathettu | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack albumby Dayarathnam | |
| Released | 10 March 2017 |
| Recorded | 2016 |
| Language | Tamil |
| Label | Doopaadoo |
| Producer | A. Jayakumar |
Dayarathnam composed the songs and Kingsley background score for the film.Madhan Karkybought the audio rights ofEnbathettuunder his banner, Doopaadoo.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Meendum Meendum" | Arivumathy | Madhu Balakrishnan | 5:11 |
| 2. | "Kaalakkaalin" | Madhan Karky | Naresh Iyer & Saindhavi | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Asaiyaadha Kaatru" | Madhan Karky | Haricharan | 3:03 |
| 4. | "Gana Padikkum" | Daya | Gana Vinoth | 4:49 |
| Total length: | 17:01 | |||
Reception
editCritics fromiFlicksandnettv4ucalled the film "below average" and "average", respectively.[5][6]A critic fromMaalai Malarcalled the film "a hit on the wall".[7]
References
edit- ^abCR, Sharanya (16 January 2017)."The negative impact of technology in our lives says Madhan".The Times of India.Archivedfrom the original on 2 October 2017.
- ^ab"'88' is on technology woes ".Deccan Chronicle.2 July 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 26 February 2018.Retrieved6 February2018.
- ^Subramanian, Anupama (26 July 2016)."Dr Rajashekar's nephew Madhan to debut".Deccan Chronicle.Archivedfrom the original on 18 August 2017.
- ^"Doo Paa Doo bags the audio rights of 88".The Times of India.20 July 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 26 August 2017.Retrieved21 August2017.
- ^"Enbathettu".iFlicks.3 August 2017. Archived fromthe originalon 30 August 2017.Retrieved28 September2023.
- ^"Enbathettu Movie Review".nettv4u.21 July 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 11 August 2023.Retrieved28 September2023.
- ^"விமர்சனம்: எண்பத்தெட்டு".Maalai Malar(in Tamil).Archivedfrom the original on 28 September 2023.Retrieved28 September2023.