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	\| director = [[Gandhi Krishna]]		\| director = [[Gandhi Krishna]]
	\| writer = [[Sujatha ~~Rangarajan~~\|Sujatha]]		\| writer = [[Sujatha (writer)\|Sujatha]]
	\| starring = [[Arvind Swamy]]<br />[[Madhuri Dixit]]<br/>[[Napoleon]]		\| starring = [[Arvind Swamy]]<br />[[Madhuri Dixit]]<br />[[Napoleon]]
	\| producer = J. S. Ramachandra Rao		\| producer = J. S. Ramachandra Rao
	\| cinematography = [[Jeeva (director)\|Jeeva]]		\| cinematography = [[Jeeva (director)\|Jeeva]]
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	'''''Engineer''''' is a shelved Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil-language]] film directed by [[Gandhi Krishna]] and written by [[Sujatha ~~Rangarajan~~\|Sujatha]] originally slated to be released in 1999.<ref>http://www.oocities.org/sujathapage/english/einterview1.html</ref> Based on the true incidents revolving around the [[Sardar Sarovar Dam]] project, the film had ~~featured~~ [[Arvind Swamy]] and [[Madhuri Dixit]] ~~in the leading roles~~, with music composed by [[A.R. Rahman]] and cinematography and editing being handled by [[Jeeva (director)\|Jeeva]] and K. Thanigachalam respectively.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20050312042353/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/28-07-98/marutha.htm</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010622013930/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/98/Feb/kuttisp2.htm</ref>		'''''Engineer''''' is a shelved Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[Gandhi Krishna]] and written by [[Sujatha (writer)\|Sujatha]] originally slated to be released in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.oocities.org/sujathapage/english/einterview1.html\|title=Interview with Sujatha}}</ref> Based on the true incidents revolving around the [[Sardar Sarovar Dam]] project, the film would had starred [[Arvind Swamy]] and [[Madhuri Dixit]], with music composed by [[A.R. Rahman]] and cinematography and editing being handled by [[Jeeva (director)\|Jeeva]] and K. Thanigachalam respectively.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/28-07-98/marutha.htm \|title=Archived copy \|website=www.dinakaran.com \|access-date=12 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050312042353/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/28-07-98/marutha.htm \|archive-date=12 March 2005 \|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url = http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/98/Feb/kuttisp2.htm \|title = 1997-98 Kodambakkam babies Page: Part 2 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010622013930/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/98/Feb/kuttisp2.htm \|archive-date=22 June 2001 \|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	It was originally filmed in Tamil with planned versions in [[Telugu language\|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]]. The film was shelved after 80 percent of shooting was completed. Despite reports of a revival in 2004 with a different cast and producer, this has proved to be untrue.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Kamal Haasan's 'Marudhanayagam' to Rajinikanth's 'Jaggubhai': 5 Tamil films that were shot, but scrapped\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/south-cinema/kamal-haasans-marudhanayagam-to-rajinikanths-jaggubhai-5-tamil-films-that-were-shot-but-scrapped-993780.html\|access-date=2021-02-18\|website=News18}}</ref>		It was originally filmed in Tamil with planned versions in [[Telugu language\|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]]. The film was shelved after 80 percent of shooting was completed. Despite reports of a revival in 2004 with a different cast and producer, this has proved to be untrue.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Kamal Haasan's 'Marudhanayagam' to Rajinikanth's 'Jaggubhai': 5 Tamil films that were shot, but scrapped\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/south-cinema/kamal-haasans-marudhanayagam-to-rajinikanths-jaggubhai-5-tamil-films-that-were-shot-but-scrapped-993780.html\|access-date=2021-02-18\|website=News18}}</ref>
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	== Production ==		== Production ==
	The film was announced on 16 January 1997 with the film's shooting beginning a week later.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.starbacks.ca/TheTropics/3214/engineer.html \|title=Engineer \|work=starbacks \|~~accessdate~~=2015-09-03 \|url-status=dead \|~~archiveurl~~=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105713/http://www.starbacks.ca/TheTropics/3214/engineer.html \|~~archivedate~~=24 September 2015 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref> Initially the production team had offered the film to [[Madhuri Dixit]], but she declined ~~sue~~ to the controversial aspects of the subject.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20080302002321/http://www.screenindia.com/old/jan16/south2.htm</ref> After the [[Supreme court\|Supreme Court]] order on the [[Sardar Sarovar Dam\|Sardar Sarovar dam]] project, Gandhi approached Madhuri with renewed interest and she agreed to play the role, thus marking her debut in [[Tamil cinema]]. Other cast members included [[Nassar (actor)\|Nassar]], [[Goundamani]], [[Senthil (actor)\|Senthil]] and [[Bala Singh]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19990219211157/http://www.minnoviyam.com/articles/preview98.html</ref> The costumes of the film were handled by fashion designer duo Anu-Aneez.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/aug/17ss.htm</ref> Graphics artist Venky had worked in the film to multiply crowds, clone characters and serve up a [[3D film\|3-D]] song sequence.<ref>http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?204787</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19990420132541/http://www.minnoviyam.com/star/track15.html</ref>		The film was announced on 16 January 1997 with the film's shooting beginning a week later.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.starbacks.ca/TheTropics/3214/engineer.html \|title=Engineer \|work=starbacks \|access-date=2015-09-03 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105713/http://www.starbacks.ca/TheTropics/3214/engineer.html \|archive-date=24 September 2015 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref> Initially the production team had offered the film to [[Madhuri Dixit]], but she declined due to the controversial aspects of the subject.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/jan16/south2.htm \|title=Archived copy \|website=www.screenindia.com \|access-date=12 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080302002321/http://www.screenindia.com/old/jan16/south2.htm \|archive-date=2 March 2008 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> After the [[Supreme court\|Supreme Court]] order on the [[Sardar Sarovar Dam\|Sardar Sarovar dam]] project, Gandhi approached Madhuri with renewed interest and she agreed to play the role, thus marking her debut in [[Tamil cinema]]. Other cast members included [[Nassar (actor)\|Nassar]], [[Goundamani]], [[Senthil (actor)\|Senthil]] and [[Bala Singh]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.minnoviyam.com/articles/preview98.html \|title=Archived copy \|website=www.minnoviyam.com \|access-date=12 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990219211157/http://www.minnoviyam.com/articles/preview98.html \|archive-date=19 February 1999 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> The costumes of the film were handled by fashion designer duo Anu-Aneez.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/aug/17ss.htm\| title = Rediff On The Net, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry}}</ref> Graphics artist Venky had worked in the film to multiply crowds, clone characters and serve up a [[3D film\|3-D]] song sequence.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?204787\| title = Seeing Is Believing {{!}} Outlook India Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.minnoviyam.com/star/track15.html \|title=Archived copy \|website=www.minnoviyam.com \|access-date=12 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990420132541/http://www.minnoviyam.com/star/track15.html \|archive-date=20 April 1999 \|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	The film ran into financial trouble after 80% of the film's shoot had been shot and has since remained unreleased.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080219160012/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/02/15/stories/2008021550411600.htm ]</ref> Director [[S. Shankar\|Shankar]], mentor of Gandhi Krishna, attempted to revive the project through his production house, as well as producer [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu\|Kalaippuli S. Thanu]], but was unsuccessful in doing so.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/jul/13spice.htm</ref> The film became one of three Arvind Swamy projects which ran into financial troubles in the mid 1990s, with only ''[[Sasanam]]'' being belatedly released in 2006. The other venture, [[Azhagam Perumal]]'s ''Mudhal Mudhalaaga'' had also featured music by [[A. R. Rahman]] and a leading Hindi actress [[Karisma Kapoor]], like ''Engineer''.<ref>https://groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.movies.local.indian/browse_thread/thread/aba73775db26224/96c094c90f77f1d9</ref>		The film ran into financial trouble after 80% of the film's shoot had been shot and has since remained unreleased.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/02/15/stories/2008021550411600.htm \|title=Archived copy \|website=www.hindu.com \|access-date=12 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080219160012/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/02/15/stories/2008021550411600.htm \|archive-date=19 February 2008 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> Director [[S. Shankar\|Shankar]], mentor of Gandhi Krishna, attempted to revive the project through his production house, as well as producer [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu\|Kalaippuli S. Thanu]], but was unsuccessful in doing so.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/jul/13spice.htm\| title = Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry}}</ref> The film became one of three Arvind Swamy projects which ran into financial troubles in the mid 1990s, with only ''[[Sasanam]]'' being belatedly released in 2006. The other venture, [[Azhagam Perumal]]'s ''Mudhal Mudhalaaga'' had also featured music by [[A. R. Rahman]] and a leading Hindi actress [[Karisma Kapoor]], like ''Engineer''.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.movies.local.indian/browse_thread/thread/aba73775db26224/96c094c90f77f1d9\| title = A.R. Rahman Facts!! [long article]}}</ref>

	In 2002, the makers attempted to revive the project and agreed dates with Madhuri Dixit. However, the film did not restart production.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20050306214850/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2002/13-03-02.html</ref> After the release of Krishna's debut directorial ''[[Chellamae]]'' in 2004, it was reported that Krishna had plans revive the project with a different cast and producer, but was remained untrue.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Most anticipated movies of Top heroes that were dropped unexpectedly!- News\|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/tamil-movies-top-heroes-dropped-various-reasons-tamil-_amp-news-264838\|access-date=2021-02-18\|website=IndiaGlitz\|language=en}}</ref>		In 2002, the makers attempted to revive the project and agreed dates with Madhuri Dixit. However, the film did not restart production.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2002/13-03-02.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050306214850/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2002/13-03-02.html\|archive-date=6 March 2005\|title=13-03-02}}</ref> After the release of Krishna's debut directorial ''[[Chellamae]]'' in 2004, it was reported that Krishna had plans revive the project with a different cast and producer, but was remained untrue.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Most anticipated movies of Top heroes that were dropped unexpectedly!- News\|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/tamil-movies-top-heroes-dropped-various-reasons-tamil-_amp-news-264838\|access-date=2021-02-18\|website=IndiaGlitz\|language=en}}</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==

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{{short description|Shelved film by Gandhi Krishna}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Engineer
| image =
| director = [[Gandhi Krishna]]
| writer = [[Sujatha Rangarajan|Sujatha]]
| starring = [[Arvind Swamy]]<br />[[Madhuri Dixit]]<br/>[[Napoleon]]
| producer = J. S. Ramachandra Rao
| cinematography = [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]]
| editing = K. Thanigachalam
| music = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| distributor =
| released =
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Engineer''''' is a shelved Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] film directed by [[Gandhi Krishna]] and written by [[Sujatha Rangarajan|Sujatha]] originally slated to be released in 1999.<ref>http://www.oocities.org/sujathapage/english/einterview1.html</ref> Based on the true incidents revolving around the [[Sardar Sarovar Dam]] project, the film had featured [[Arvind Swamy]] and [[Madhuri Dixit]] in the leading roles, with music composed by [[A.R. Rahman]] and cinematography and editing being handled by [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]] and K. Thanigachalam respectively.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20050312042353/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/28-07-98/marutha.htm</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010622013930/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/98/Feb/kuttisp2.htm</ref>

It was originally filmed in Tamil with planned versions in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]]. The film was shelved after 80 percent of shooting was completed. Despite reports of a revival in 2004 with a different cast and producer, this has proved to be untrue.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kamal Haasan's 'Marudhanayagam' to Rajinikanth's 'Jaggubhai': 5 Tamil films that were shot, but scrapped|url=https://www.news18.com/news/south-cinema/kamal-haasans-marudhanayagam-to-rajinikanths-jaggubhai-5-tamil-films-that-were-shot-but-scrapped-993780.html|access-date=2021-02-18|website=News18}}</ref>

== Plot ==
{{further|Narmada Bachao Andolan}}
The original film was based on a dam being built across a village. The story of the film is set in a village that faces the threat of perishing if the dam is constructed. The engineer (played by Arvind Swamy) undertakes the project for corporate interests. The wife of the engineer (Madhuri Dixit), fights against insensitive authorities that do not seem to be concerned with villagers' woes. She is left numb when she learns that her husband is also a part of the dam project.

== Cast ==
*[[Arvind Swamy]]
*[[Madhuri Dixit]]
*[[Napolean (actor)|Napolean]]
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]
*[[Goundamani]]
*[[Senthil (actor)|Senthil]]
*[[Bala Singh]]

== Production ==
The film was announced on 16 January 1997 with the film's shooting beginning a week later.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.starbacks.ca/TheTropics/3214/engineer.html |title=Engineer |work=starbacks |accessdate=2015-09-03 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105713/http://www.starbacks.ca/TheTropics/3214/engineer.html |archivedate=24 September 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Initially the production team had offered the film to [[Madhuri Dixit]], but she declined sue to the controversial aspects of the subject.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20080302002321/http://www.screenindia.com/old/jan16/south2.htm</ref> After the [[Supreme court|Supreme Court]] order on the [[Sardar Sarovar Dam|Sardar Sarovar dam]] project, Gandhi approached Madhuri with renewed interest and she agreed to play the role, thus marking her debut in [[Tamil cinema]]. Other cast members included [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], [[Goundamani]], [[Senthil (actor)|Senthil]] and [[Bala Singh]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19990219211157/http://www.minnoviyam.com/articles/preview98.html</ref> The costumes of the film were handled by fashion designer duo Anu-Aneez.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/aug/17ss.htm</ref> Graphics artist Venky had worked in the film to multiply crowds, clone characters and serve up a [[3D film|3-D]] song sequence.<ref>http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?204787</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19990420132541/http://www.minnoviyam.com/star/track15.html</ref>

The film ran into financial trouble after 80% of the film's shoot had been shot and has since remained unreleased.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080219160012/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/02/15/stories/2008021550411600.htm ]</ref> Director [[S. Shankar|Shankar]], mentor of Gandhi Krishna, attempted to revive the project through his production house, as well as producer [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu|Kalaippuli S. Thanu]], but was unsuccessful in doing so.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/jul/13spice.htm</ref> The film became one of three Arvind Swamy projects which ran into financial troubles in the mid 1990s, with only ''[[Sasanam]]'' being belatedly released in 2006. The other venture, [[Azhagam Perumal]]'s ''Mudhal Mudhalaaga'' had also featured music by [[A. R. Rahman]] and a leading Hindi actress [[Karisma Kapoor]], like ''Engineer''.<ref>https://groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.movies.local.indian/browse_thread/thread/aba73775db26224/96c094c90f77f1d9</ref>

In 2002, the makers attempted to revive the project and agreed dates with Madhuri Dixit. However, the film did not restart production.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20050306214850/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2002/13-03-02.html</ref> After the release of Krishna's debut directorial ''[[Chellamae]]'' in 2004, it was reported that Krishna had plans revive the project with a different cast and producer, but was remained untrue.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Most anticipated movies of Top heroes that were dropped unexpectedly!- News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/tamil-movies-top-heroes-dropped-various-reasons-tamil-_amp-news-264838|access-date=2021-02-18|website=IndiaGlitz|language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1990s unfinished films]]
[[Category:Cancelled films]]