Enga Veettu Pillai is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language masala film written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy and directed by Chanakya. A remake of his own 1964 Telugu film Ramudu Bheemudu, it stars M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi, with S. V. Ranga Rao, M. N. Nambiar, Rathna, and Pandari Bai in supporting roles.
The film is about two identical but contrasting twins who were separated at birth, and what happens when they cross paths. Enga Veettu Pillai was produced by B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani. It was the second film to feature Ramachandran in two roles after released 1958's Nadodi Mannan.
The cinematography was handled by A. Vincent and edited by C. P. Jambulingam. The film was primarily shot at Vauhini Studios, and filming was completed within 45 days. Enga Veettu Pillai was released on 14 January 1965, Pongal day, and emerged as a major box office success, running for over 25 weeks in theatres in Chennai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Madurai, Thanjavur, Trichy and thereby becoming a silver jubilee film. It was also the first film that won Ramachandran Best Actor awards from both the Madras Film Fans' and Filmgoer's Associations.
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- Status Released
- Release date 14 Jan 1965
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Ramu is an innocent and cowardly man – the heir to all riches of Poonjolai zamin. He was raised that way by his sister Susheela and her husband Gajendran. Ramu shivers at the very mention of his brother-in-law's name and a whiplash is Gajendran's favourite form of punishment. Gajendran wants to have Ramu marry Leela for her wealth and he demands dowry, but she is repulsed by his cowardice. Gajendran plans to take all off Ramu's wealth and expel him from the house. Ramu overhears this and runs away.
Ilango is a jobless young man, prone to pick a fight and for this reason, he causes trouble for his mother. Ilango chases a thief who steals Leela's purse and Leela takes him home mistaking him as Ramu. Ilango enjoys their attention and does not reveal his true identity to them.
Meanwhile, Santha, a village girl finds Ramu who is now unconscious due to hunger and brings him home to his mother. Ilango teaches a lesson to Gajendran while Ramu learns the ways of the world.
Gajendran is angered as Ilango interferes in factory matters and made him powerless in front of the workers. He beats his wife Susheela, accusing her for encouraging Ilango. A fight ensues between Ilango and Gajendran, Gajendran leaves the house with his sister and daughter, Meena.
Due to this, Susheela falls ill and Gajendran rejects Ilango's request to come home. Ilango decides to leave and reveal that he was not Ramu through a letter to Gajendran. Gajendran kidnaps Govindan, a friend of Ilango, and learn his whereabouts. Gajendran's goons kidnap Ramu mistaking him for Ilango.
The rest of the story reveals that Ramu and Ilango are brothers who were separated in childhood during Panguni Uthiram in Palani. Ilango, born Lakshmanan, was adopted by a childless couple who renamed him Ilango. Ilango comes to rescue Ramu and after a fight Gajendran sees them together and have a change of heart.
The film ends with Ramu marrying Santha and Ilango marrying Leela with the blessings of Gajendran and all family members.
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