Live
- Mamata doesn't want INDIA bloc to succeed, claims BJP's Rahul Sinha
- Air India Express cancels flights at Chennai airport due to deluge
- Kejriwal promises Rs 2,100 for Delhi women if AAP wins polls, BJP takes ‘lollipop’ jibe
- JPC Chairman supports Assam govt's 'No NRC, No Aadhaar,' rule
- Stoinis vows to revive Melbourne Stars’ glory with fresh leadership
- DDA easing freehold conversion of shops: MoS Sahu
- CP Sudheer Babu Updates on Manchu Family Cases
- Keerthy Suresh Marries Long-time Friend Antony Thattil in Goa
- Siddaramaiah govt defends police action on Panchamasali Lingayat protesters
- India fined for slow over-rate in second WODI against Australia
Siddharth's Ennakul Oruvan Review, Rating
Highlights
The much awaited Tamil flick Ennakul Oruvan released in theatres today. Before we go ahead with the review, let\'s take a look at the star cast.
The much awaited Tamil flick Ennakul Oruvan released in theatres today. Before we go ahead with the review, let's take a look at the starTt cast.
Directed by: Prasad Ramar
Produced by: C. V. Kumar
Written by: Pawan Kumar
Starring: Siddharth, Deepa Sannidhi, Srushti Dange
Music by: Santhosh Narayanan
Cinematography: Gopi Amarnath
Edited by: Leo John Paul
Production company: Thirukumaran Entertainment
Distributed by: Dream Factory, Radiance Media
About the film: The film is a remake of the Kannada flick Lucia which was a blockbuster hit.
Story: A man suffering from insomnia is tricked into buying a drug, Lucia, that makes his desires come true in his dreams, blurring the line between fantasy and reality.
Review: That Siddharth is a fantastic actor is no news. Watch this movie to know what makes him so versatile and sought after by film-makers.
Watched #EnakkulOruvan One of the Finest movie. Best performance by @Actor_Siddharth. Excellent #Sid25 movie. Music & Camera Top Class
— Kollywood Cinema (@KollywudCinema) March 6, 2015 #EnakkulOruvan 45 Mins Over. Superb Reality & Dream Concept.. BGM & Songs Awesome @Actor_Siddharth @abineshaditiyaa @Varunmanian
— Kollywoodtoday (@Kollywoodtoday) March 6, 2015 Thank you guys for being so generous and your wishes means a lot... goodluck #EnakkulOruvan team @prasathramar rock it😚
— srushti Dange (@srushtiDange) March 6, 2015 #EnakkulOruvan is getting Positive reviews. Hardwork never Fails! Congrats all @Actor_Siddharth @abineshaditiyaa @sash041075 @vijayvyoma .
— Heytamilcinema (@Heytamilcinema) March 6, 2015 All the best @Actor_Siddharth for #EnakkulOruvan today ! Good buzz arnd the movie
— Archana Kalpathi (@archanakalpathi) March 6, 2015 #EnakkulOruvan - Interval.. Vera level flick which have a potential to engage u in each second of flick.. Engaging & Innovative
— Bala (@PoetBala) March 6, 2015 #EnakkulOruvan Movie Review: An Engaging 'Trip' Filmibeat Rating: ★★★½ / 5 Read Here: http://t.co/3GrFaGP6Wq pic.twitter.com/XjHs7EvLtR
— Tamil Movies (@tamil_films) March 6, 2015 #EnakkulOruvan: Complicated screenplay which deserves your complete attention, executed perfectly. Camera, editing, music - top notch!
— Sidhu (@sidhuwrites) March 5, 2015 @sidhuwrites Lucia was appreciated as of it only, Siddharth getting in is great for a Kannada movie in Tamil really, how many Kannada remake
— Evano oruvan (@m_kumarappan) March 5, 2015 Rating: 3.5/5
Take a look at the trailer of the movie to get a peek into the story...
We will soon be back with the report on box office collection. So, come back for all the movie updates.
Throughout "Enakkul Oruvan", a remake of Kannada indie hit "Lucia", we see Siddharth desperately trying to convince us that there's a highly talented actor within the star he has become over the years.
In the film, ironically, he plays a dual role -- of that of a posh movie star and an usher in a seedy, single-screen theatre. But when you watch the movie as a remake of "Lucia", it's slightly difficult to accept Siddharth in the lead role, originally essayed by Kannada actor Satish Ninasam, who comes with no star baggage. It's the exact opposite for Siddharth, who has mostly relied on his stardom for success.
Since "Jigarthanda", the Siddharth we've seen is not the one who craves for stardom anymore, at least in his choice of roles. And "Enakkul Oruvan", which comes at the right time in his career, further proves that he doesn't mind going completely de-glam. Here, he plays the role of the usher with tanned skin, so dark that it seemed unnecessary, but it still works. If as the movie star, Siddharth caters to the multiplex audiences in "Enakkul Oruvan", then as the usher he entertains the masses.
In the film, Siddharth plays Vicky, the usher and Vignesh, the movie star. The only problem Vicky has in his almost content life is the lack of sleep. He suffers from insomnia and the cure to his problem is a pill named Lucia, which will make him fall asleep as well as dream, and he'll get to live the life he dreams. When Vicky dreams, he lives the life of Vignesh, who wishes to live the life of an ordinary man, eat from roadside eateries and ride a cycle. There's a scene where he also says the life of a superstar is boring, with not even a minute of privacy.
Siddharth must've asked himself the question what it would be to discard stardom and be an actor for a change. Imagine Siddharth waking up one fine day and realising all the stardom is gone.
"Enakkul Oruvan" gives him the opportunity to be just that. And as the guy who is mostly known for playing the ideal boyfriend material for beautiful heroines, Siddharth has finally ditched his chocolate boy tag and has successfully evolved as an actor. In real life, he may still be the star who'd get mobbed by fans when he steps out, but on screen he gets to be actor he likes to be.
While "Enakkul Oruvan" mostly remains faithful to the original, it lacks its indie spirit and somehow still feels commercial. The film would've worked with someone with no image and stardom, but Siddharth doesn't disappoint.
Review by Subhash K Jha
Next Story
ADVERTISEMENT
