Fox Star Studios happy with 'Engeyum Eppothum'

  'Engaeyum Eppothum', Fox Star Studios and AR Murugadoss Productions' maiden co-production venture in Tamil that released in theatres on September 16 has got a thumbs up from audiences and critics alike; recording an outstanding 80% opening in Tamil Nadu!

"The film has been released in 128 theatres across Tamil Nadu and has received very positive response from people. The feedback from all release centers is very good. We plan to start our second co-production film in Tamil very soon," producer AR Murugadoss said.

Fox Star Studio's 'Engaeyum Eppothum' opens with 2 crores

Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios said, "The enthusiastic response to the film proves that audience are keen to watch good cinema, even without big stars.  We look forward to making more such interesting films in Tamil and other regional languages as well."

'Engaeyum Eppothum', a breezy romantic film with an ensemble of cast including Jai, Anjali, Ananya and Sharvanand in the lead roles. The film narrates the story of two couples whose lives are affected in a tragic road mishap. With story, screenplay, dialogue and direction are by M.Saravanan, the film has been appreciated for its strong message and powerful performances by its lead actors.

'Engaeyum Eppothum' will also be released in major markets including Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and key international markets in the subsequent two weeks.

The film is the first of a 2 movie deal for co-producing Tamil films between Fox Star Studios and AR Murugadoss Productions.

Team Nadodigal joins again for Reporter

 Samudrakani, Abhinaya and Ananya, who teamed up in the 2009 Tamil super hit Naadodigal, will be part of upcoming Malayalam flick The Reporter, directed by Venugopan.

Samudrakani, who made his Malayalam debut with Mohanlal-starrer Shikar last year, will play a Crime Branch officer in The Reporter; Abhinaya will play the love interest of Kailash, while Ananya will appear as a visual media reporter.

The Reporter, an investigative thriller scripted by S. Sureshkumar, will start rolling by September 25.

Engeyum Eppodhum Movie Review, Rating [3/5]

Cast: Jai, Sharwanand, Anjali, Anuya and others.
Director: M Saravanan
Music: Sathya
Cinematography: Velraj
Producer: AR Murugadoss
Release Date: September 16, 2011
Rating: 
 
 
We often read and hear about road accidents and will not bother to think too much about it. Yes, it a human nature and until and unless one experiences it in his life, he would not know – what it is all about. Well, AR Murugadoss’ first production venture Engeyum Eppodhum has a similar concept in which director Saravanan has fabricated a love tale.

Story:
The film start offs with an accident, where two buses crash at each other on a National Highway in Villipuram. The real story begins with the flashbacks of two couples, Gautham (Sharwanand)-Amudha (Ananya) and Kadhiresan (Jai)-Manimegalai (Anjali). Amudha, who has completed her engineering course, comes to Chennai for an interview and accidentally meets Gautham. As she is not familiar with the city, he helps to reach her destination. They travel together in a city bus and his acts found an admirer in her.

On the other end, there is another love story of Kadhiresan and Manimegalai. While he is a good-hearted man, who works in an automobile company, his ladylove works as a nurse in a hospital and leads the life in reality. Meanwhile, Amudha, who leaves to Tiruchy after the interview, realises that her heart is wandering for someone, whom she met in Chennai a few days ago. Even Gautham is also going through the same phase.

Hence, the lovers-to-be want to meet each other and express their love. While she leaves Tiruchy to meet him, Gautham takes a bus to reach her place. Simultaneously, Kadhiresan and his girlfriend board the same bus to meet his parents, who is in Tiruchy. What happens next should be seen on-screen.

Performance:
Sharwanand as an urban lad has done his best. His mannerisms and attitude in the film are acceptable and his act during his first encounter with Ananya is entertaining. Anjali is cute and her innocence attracts the audience throughout the film. Jai steals the show with his wonderful performance. Indeed, he gets the maximum marks among four. Cinematography by Velraj is good, music by Sathya is not up to the mark. But his background score is impressive, editor Anthony could have mercilessly chopped some scenes in the first half of the film, as it drags at parts. Finally, the captain of the ship, director Sarvanan, who has done a decent job in his first attempt. Indeed, he has lived up to the audience’s expectations. His screenplay is excellent except a few minor mistakes. Nonetheless, he is a newcomer and those errors could be avoided.

Verdict:
A man’s varied emotions could be seen in Engeyum Eppodhum. The movie is engaging, entertaining and has a message.

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Cast:	Jai, Anjali, Shravanand, Ananya
Direction:	Saravanan
Production:	A R Murugadoss, Fox Studios

'Engaeyum Eppothum' is directed by debutant Saravanan and marks the debut production venture of AR Murugadoss who is co-producing this film in association with Fox Studios.

The film features an ensemble of cast including Jai, Sharvanand, Anjali and Ananya in the lead roles and expectations are raving high on this multi-starrer, what with the much fanfare at the audio launch of the movie.

The film denotes that anything can happen anytime, including the magic of love can strike one at anytime...

The film revolves around a group of passengers traveling in two different buses, each having their own past and a reason for their travel. The most prominent among these passengers is the love track between Kathiresan (Jai), Manimegalai (Anjali) and the other between Vinay (Saravanandh) and Amudha (Ananya).

Jai is a responsible young person who works as a mechanic and secretly loves his neighbour Anjali, but Anjali is an extremely practical girl and believes that love alone doesn't suffice life. The evolution of their love through these forms the crux of their relationship. Jai and Manimegalai decide to get married and board a bus to meet Jai's parents.

Meanwhile, Ananya seeks the help of a young happy- go- lucky urban guy Saravanandh and love blossoms. They part ways and after thought and contemplation, they each board the bus to visit each other to express their feelings for one another.

However destiny has something in store for all of them, and changes their lives forever through a journey, this is what that forms the story of 'Engaeyum Eppothum'... With promising young talents and a director and producers who believe that the script is the hero, the movie is sure to set a rage among the young...