Ennai Pol Oruvan () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by T. R. Ramanna and written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy. A remake of Bengali film Tasher Ghar (1957), the film stars Sivaji Ganesan in dual roles, alongside Saratha, Ushanandini and Aalam. Though announced in 1973, it was released on 18 March 1978, and performed above average at the box office.
Plot A narrative of double identity, deception, and moral redemption, the plot centers on two lookalikes with completely contrasting lives: Sekar (Sivaji Ganesan), a respectable, wealthy businessman, and Sundaramoorthy (Sivaji Ganesan), a village youth struggling to get by.
When a network of treacherous enemies and scheming Manager led by Sabapathy (R. S. Manohar) and Malpractice partner M. R. R. Vasu plot to eliminate Sekar and Unknowingly his vast property, circumstances force Sundaramoorthy to step into Sekar’s shoes. As Sundaramoorthy attempts to outsmart the villains while managing Sekar's complex household and personal relationships, a series of thrilling twists, emotional conflicts, and high-stakes confrontations unfold. Ennaipol Oruvan remains a classic testament to Sivaji Ganesan’s unmatched versatility in double roles.
Cast
Production Ennai Pol Oruvan was announced in 1973. It finished production in the mid-1970s, but released only in 1978. The film's similarities to Dharisanam (1970) were noted as both films revolve around lookalikes who are not related.
Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The song "Velaale Vizhikal" is in Madhyamavati raga.
Song Singers Lyrics Length "Velaale Vizhikal" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela Kannadasan 03:05 "Thangangale Naalai Thalaivargale" T. M. Soundararajan 03:04 "Izhu Izhu" T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari 03:36 "Aanattam Pennattam" T. M. Soundararajan, Saibaba Vaali 03:35 "Mounam Kalaigiradhu" T. M. Soundararajan 02:58 "I AM Lighttil" (Poyem Song's) Saibaba 00:47
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