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| name = Englishkaran | | name = Englishkaran | ||
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| studio =Seven Hills Film Factory | | studio =Seven Hills Film Factory & [[Deivanai Movies]] | ||
| director = [[Sakthi Chidambaram]] | | director = [[Sakthi Chidambaram]] | ||
| writer = | | writer = | ||
| starring = [[Sathyaraj]]<br>[[Namitha]]<br>[[Vadivelu]]<br>[[Madhumitha]]<br>[[Siva Balaji]] | | starring = [[Sathyaraj]]<br />[[Namitha]]<br />[[Vadivelu]]<br />[[Madhumitha]]<br />[[Siva Balaji]] | ||
| producer = Amudha Durairaj | | producer = Amudha Durairaj | ||
| music = [[Deva ( | | music = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] | ||
| editing = [[V. T. Vijayan]] | | editing = [[V. T. Vijayan]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2005|06|24}} | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2005|06|24}} | ||
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'''''Englishkaran''''' ([[Tamil language|Tamil]]: இங்கிலிஷ்காரன்; [[English language|English]]: English Man) is a 2005 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[comedy film|comedy]] [[spoof film]]. It stars [[Sathyaraj]] and [[Namitha]], while [[Vadivelu]], [[Madhumitha]] [[Siva Balaji]], and [[N. Santhanam|Santhanam]] play supporting roles.<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2325683/</ref> "Englishkaran" with the tagline "Tamizh Vazhga" is a film from the hit combo from Sathyaraj and Shakthi Chidambaram whose earlier ventures "[[Ennamma Kannu]]" and "[[Maha Nadigan]]" were hits. Englishkaran also has [[humour]], [[Glamour (presentation)|glamour]], many [[pun]]s and is based on a strong [[Theme (literature)|theme]] paced with whimsy humour. The film opened to positive reviews and was commercially successful at the box office.<ref>https://www.indiaglitz.com/englishkaran-review-tamil-movie-7577</ref> | '''''Englishkaran''''' ([[Tamil language|Tamil]]: இங்கிலிஷ்காரன்; [[English language|English]]: English Man) is a 2005 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[comedy film|comedy]] [[spoof film]]. It stars [[Sathyaraj]] and [[Namitha]], while [[Vadivelu]], [[Madhumitha]] [[Siva Balaji]], and [[N. Santhanam|Santhanam]] play supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2325683/| title = English karan (2005) - IMDb}}</ref> "Englishkaran" with the tagline "Tamizh Vazhga" is a film from the hit combo from Sathyaraj and Shakthi Chidambaram whose earlier ventures "[[Ennamma Kannu]]" and "[[Maha Nadigan]]" were hits. Englishkaran also has [[humour]], [[Glamour (presentation)|glamour]], many [[pun]]s and is based on a strong [[Theme (literature)|theme]] paced with whimsy humour. The film opened to positive reviews and was commercially successful at the box office.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.indiaglitz.com/englishkaran-review-tamil-movie-7577| title = Englishkaran review. Englishkaran Tamil movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2005/08englishkaran.asp |title=Archived copy |website=www.chennaionline.com |access-date=14 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061014121513/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2005/08englishkaran.asp |archive-date=14 October 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The film starts with Thamizharasan ([[Sathyaraj]]), a reformist who enters a village with the intention to unite a couple and help a young girl named Sandhya ([[Madhumitha]]), who aspires to be a singer. Bala ([[Siva Balaji]]) is in love with Sandhya. | The film starts with Thamizharasan ([[Sathyaraj]]), a reformist who enters a village with the intention to unite a couple and help a young girl named Sandhya ([[Madhumitha]]), who aspires to be a singer. Bala ([[Siva Balaji]]) is in love with Sandhya. Thamizharasan faces the anger of Sandhya's father ([[Dhandapani]]), a strong believer of older ideologies. Sandhya hates Thamizharasan, and the reason for that is told in a flashback, which starts with Thamizharasan's wife Maheswari ([[Namitha]]) aspiring to be a sports champion. Theepori Thirumugam ([[Vadivelu]]) is Maheswari's uncle. Thamizharasan helps her. Due to some family problems, Maheswari kills herself after making her husband promise to help her sister to become a popular singer. The rest of the film is how Thamizharasan fulfills Maheshwari's promise and helps unite Bala and Sandhya.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}} | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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{{track listing | {{track listing | ||
|headline = Track-List<ref>{{cite web |title=Englishkaran - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - Saavn |url=https://www.saavn.com/album/englishkaran/fitXf1waNKc_ | | |headline = Track-List<ref>{{cite web |title=Englishkaran - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - Saavn |url=https://www.saavn.com/album/englishkaran/fitXf1waNKc_ |access-date=18 November 2018 |date=24 June 2005}}</ref> | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| total_length = 28:56 | | total_length = 28:56 | ||
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==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
The film received mainly positive reviews and was a commercial success grossing $1 million at the box office. | The film received mainly positive reviews and was a commercial success grossing $1 million at the box office. | ||
Nowrunning commented that sparky script, great performances, directorial flare, and play's essential revelation made "Englishkaran" an admirable movie. The film got its humor from spoofing and parodying and offered wholesome entertainment value whatsoever.<ref>http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2339/tamil/englishkaran/524/review.htm</ref> Indiaglitz commented that Sakthi Chidamabaram had tried to give a movie with a strong message with a convoluted mix of humour, romance and glamour.<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7577.html</ref> | Nowrunning commented that sparky script, great performances, directorial flare, and play's essential revelation made "Englishkaran" an admirable movie. The film got its humor from spoofing and parodying and offered wholesome entertainment value whatsoever.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2339/tamil/englishkaran/524/review.htm| title = Englishkaran (2005) {{!}} Englishkaran Tamil Movie {{!}} Movie Reviews, Showtimes {{!}} nowrunning}}</ref> Indiaglitz commented that Sakthi Chidamabaram had tried to give a movie with a strong message with a convoluted mix of humour, romance and glamour.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7577.html| title = Tamil Cinema News {{!}} Tamil Movie Reviews {{!}} Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:2005 films]] | [[Category:2005 films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Deva (composer)]] | [[Category:Films scored by Deva (composer)]] | ||
[[Category:2000s Tamil-language films]] | [[Category:2000s Tamil-language films]] | ||