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.

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.

Engeyum Eppodhum Preview

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...

'Engaeyum Eppothum' - Highlights!

Velraj who has been popular for his cinematography in his previous films like 'Polladhavan,' 'Aadukalam' and 'Siruthai' has done the cinematography for this film. National Award winning editor Kishore TE has cut this film to perfection. Sathya who has worked on a lot of jingles is the music director of 'Engeyum Eppodhum.'


Now sources close to the film reveal that the content of the film is the king, and the script is the hero. The climax of the film will be the highlight because of the painstaking effort put in by the crew for that perfect shot. The climax alone was shot with five cameras in two weeks! Some insiders also reveal that the screenplay in the film is totally new to Indian films; it is touted to take Tamil cinema to a new level.

'Engaeyum Eppothum,' when it was presented to the censor board, a lot of appreciation was heaped on the crew members. For all those who were wondering if the film has a villain the answer is yes - and it is fate which plays havoc during climax. 'Engaeyum Eppothum,' will be released by Sathyam Cinemas in the city. AGS will be releasing the film in North Arcot, South Arcot and Chengalpattu districts.

Sources in the know also reveal that the Telugu remake rights for this film have been sold for a big fat price.

Rumor Jai and Anjali turns Real time lovers?

Actor Jai had been in and out of his share of controversies. In his stint in the industry, he has faced brickbats, received bouquets and seen some hits and many flops. Jai, who is presently looking forward to his upcoming film ‘Engeyum Eppodhum’ opposite Anjali, is said to be ‘in love’ with the doe-eyed actress.

Except for ‘Subramaniapuram’, which was a successful venture for a variety of reasons, Jai hasn’t had any significant hit film in the past few years but is surprisingly in the reckoning. The actor debuted in a major role with Venkatprabhu’s ‘Chennai 600 028’ which was a runaway hit. Prior to that, he had played Vijay’s brother in ‘Bagavathi’.

Anjali, who debuted opposite Jiiva in ‘Katradhu Tamizh’, acted in many insignificant films before making the viewers sit up and take note of her with an awesome performance in last year’s ‘Angaadi Theru’ directed by Vasantabalan. She is also looking with hope to the box-office performance of ‘Engeyum Eppodhum’, which incidentally is the first production venture of director A.R. Murugadoss.

It is rumoured that Jai and Anjali have come ‘so close’ to each other during the shooting of the film. Insiders, on condition of anonymity, insist that what started off as a close friendship has now taken wings as a full-fledged love affair. Both are always on touch with each other by way of mobiles, it is said.

Jai jumps into ongoing Jeeva - Simbu Controversy

 Jai has intervened in the ongoing spat between Jeeva and Silambarsan. The actor, who has worked in both the stars' films, has urged the Ko actor not to talk against Simbu in public.

Jai questions Jeeva's claims, where he indirectly said that Silambarasan backstabbed him. They were never friends and how can one stab in the back, when they are not good pals, fumes the actor. He urges the Rowthiram star to take cue from the Bollywood actors, where they support each other. His words send wrong message to the public that the Tamil stars are not united, he further adds.

Talking about the nature of his good friend Simbu, Jai says that he has been a good friend of him since 10 years. Indeed, the Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa star has been his pillar of strength during his bad phase and has helped him to get roles in his films.

It was all started after Silambarasan and Bharath fight came out in public. While the latter accused the former of limiting his role in Vaanam, the former hit back him by saying that the movie bosses know the market and what sells in the Kollywood. Based on that formula they might have chopped his scenes. Later, Jeeva entered their controversy and took potshots against Simbu.