Mayakkam Enna

Mayakkam Enna

Promotional poster
Directed by Selvaraghavan
Produced by Dineshkumar Easwaramoorthy
Written by Selvaraghavan
Starring Dhanush
Richa Gangopadhyay
Music by G. V. Prakash Kumar
Cinematography Ramji
Edited by Kola Bhaskar
Production
company
Aum Productions
Distributed by Gemini Film Circuit
Release dates
  • 25 November 2011
Running time
 151 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil

Mayakkam Enna (English: What is this illusion?) is a 2011 Tamil romantic drama film written directed by Selvaraghavan. It stars his brother Dhanush, along with newcomer Richa Gangopadhyay,[1] and features music scored by G. V. Prakash Kumar while the cinematography was handled by Ramji. Mayakkam Enna depicts the story of an aspiring wildlife photographer and his struggles in life. The film, produced and distributed by Gemini Film Circuit, was released on 25 November 2011.[2] after originally being slated to air on the same day as Osthi[3]

Plot

Karthik Swaminathan (Dhanush), referred to as 'Genius' by his friends, is a freelance photographer who aspires to become a wildlife photographer like Madhesh Krishnasamy (Raviprakash). His close friends Sundar (Sunder Ramu), Shankar (Mathivanan Rajendran), Padmini (Pooja Balu) and Vindhya (Shilpi Kiran) support him and his sister after the death of their parents. One day, Sundar introduces Yamini (Richa Gangopadhyay) as his girlfriend to Karthik and his friends. On their first meeting, Karthik and Yamini have a bitter experience but they slowly develop a special bond. Karthik tries to stay away from the girl since he does not want to break his friend's heart, but a sequence of events brings them closer. Eventually, Sunder's dad arranges for Karthik and Yamini to be married.

After their wedding, Karthik learns that Madhesh had used a photograph that Karthik had taken to win a national award. After this incident he turns into an alcoholic and people start doubting his sanity. But Yamini does not give up on him and supports him hoping that he'll succeed one day. One day, Karthik's drunken fit leads to Yamini's miscarriage after which she stops talking to him. This makes him come to terms with reality and he mends his ways. He finally gets a break and becomes a Professional Wildlife Photographer and one of his photographs gets nominated for an International Photography award, which he finally wins. On this occasion, Karthik thanks his friends Sundar and others for their support and Yamini for her faith in him and reveals his love for her. Yamini finally relents and talks to Karthik as the film ends.

Cast

Production

Selvaraghavan began a film featuring Dhanush and Richa Gangopadhyay, who had initially been signed to do another film with him.[4][5] Richa began shooting for the film in Kannur in May 2011, and the film was wrapped up within three months.[6] The title was finally changed to Mayakkam Enna in August 2011, with reports suggesting that Dhanush would sport four different looks in the film.[7][8] Selvaraghavan has since made it clear that the film has a totally different script from the film that had been shelved.[9] It was said that Dhanush would be seen in various stages, as a boy just out of his teenage to an old man.[10] Yuvan Shankar Raja replaced Prakash Kumar as music composer in the film, with the latter reporting it was due to "money and time issues".[11][12] However, in a sensational turn, Prakash Kumar was assigned again as composer after Yuvan Shankar Raja moved out of the project as he was busy with other commitments and could not give priority to Selvaraghavan, who was in rush to complete the film and move over to his next project, Vishwaroopam. On 24 May 2011, it was announced that Selvaraghavan was ousted from the project.[13][14] Television actress Deepa Venkat dubbed the voice of the female lead.

Soundtrack

Mayakkam Enna
Soundtrack album by G. V. Prakash Kumar
Released 25 September 2011
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Language Tamil
Label Gemini Audio
Producer G. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology

Deiva Thirumagal
(2011)		 Mayakkam Enna
(2011)		 Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
(2011)

The soundtrack, composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, was released on 19 September 2011 at Radio Mirchi's Chennai station. The soundtrack has received generally positive reviews. Behindwoods commented it was "intoxicating enough", giving 3.5 out of 5.[15]

Tracklist
No. TitleLyricsSinger(s) Length
1. "Naan Sonnadhum Mazhaivandhucha"  SelvaraghavanNaresh Iyer, Saindhavi 05:29
2. "Pirai Thedum"  Dhanush & SelvaraghavanG. V. Prakash Kumar, Saindhavi 05:32
3. "Voda Voda Dhooram Korayala"  Selvaraghavan, DhanushDhanush 04:36
4. "Ennena Seidhom Ingu"  SelvaraghavanHarish Raghavendra 04:26
5. "Kadhal En Kadhal"  Dhanush & SelvaraghavanDhanush & Selvaraghavan 06:07
6. "Mayakkam Enna Theme"  —— 02:51

Reception

CNN-IBN wrote that Selvaraghavan had "succeeded in presenting a sensitive and engaging movie".[16] The Times Of India gave 3.5 out of 5, citing: "...with Mayakkam Enna he [Dhanush] proves why he is one of the best actors around".[17] Deccan Chronicle gave 3.5 out of 5 and stated that it had a "fresh appeal and is straight from the heart without any clichéd frills".[18] The New Indian Express wrote: "A sensitively crafted screenplay, deft narration, stunning vignettes and montages, and a brilliant performance by the lead pair, makes Mayakkam Enna a fascinating watch".[19] Deccan Herald wrote that it was "entertaining and worth a watch".[20]

NDTV stated it was a film "with soul and worth a watch". In regard to Dhanush's performance, it wrote: "His myriad emotions elevate the movie to a great extent".[21] The review in The Hindu says: "Selvaraghavan knows where his potential lies and has tapped it suitably."[22] Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff gave the film 3 out of 5 and wrote: "[It] has a brilliant first half but the film looses the steam in the second half".[23] Sify claimed: "Simplistic story with a hard hitting impact, Mayakkam Enna will stay with you".[24] Behindwoods rated 3.5/5 and called it "emotionally rich" and an "inebriating experience by itself".[25] Indiaglitz cited that it does "mesmerize you and you will definitely consider watching this film more than once".[26] Oneindia wrote that it was a "treat for youngsters".[27]

Awards

Edison Awards[28]

Norway Tamil Film Festival[29]

References

  1. ↑ "Dhanush-Selva quickie!". Sify.com. 2008-11-08. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  2. ↑ "The Release date". Behindwoods.com. 2011-11-15. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  3. ↑ "The Release date". Behindwoods.com. 2011-11-15. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  4. ↑ "Dhanush gets Simbu's heroine! - Times Of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2011-05-12. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  5. ↑ url=http://anecdotesofananth.blogspot.in/2011/11/mayakkam-enna.html |title=Another Selva's Master Piece! |publisher=anecdotesofananth
  6. ↑ "Richa in, Andrea out?". The Times of India. 2011-05-11. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  7. ↑ "It's 'Mayakkam Enna' for Dhanush - Selva, tidbits on audio! - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  8. ↑ "Dhanush to sport three looks in 'Irandam Ulagam' - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  9. ↑ "Selva clears the air about Mayakkam Enna". Sify. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  10. ↑ "Interesting tidbits on Dhanush's 'Mayakkam Enna' - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  11. ↑ "Yuvan replaces GV in Selva's film". Sify.com. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  12. ↑ "GV Prakash makes his point". Sify. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  13. ↑ "Kamal takes over Viswaroopam from Selva". Sify. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
  14. ↑ "GV Prakash replaces Yuvan Shankar Raja". The Times Of India. 2011-04-03. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  15. ↑ "Mayakkam Enna – Music Review". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
  16. ↑ "Tamil Review: 'Mayakkam Enna' is engaging". ibnlive.com. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  17. ↑ "Review: Mayakkam Enna". The Times of India. Retrieved 2011-12-02.
  18. ↑ "Mayakkam Enna review: Brothers churn out a winner again". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  19. ↑ "Mayakkam Enna". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  20. ↑ "Mayakkam Enna review". Deccan Herald.
  21. ↑ "Review in pics: Mayakkam Enna". NDTV.
  22. ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (2011-12-03). "Movie Review:Mayakkam Enna - Love’s labour not lost". Chennai, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
  23. ↑ "Review: Mayakkam Enna is worth a watch". Rediff.com. 2011-11-25. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
  24. ↑ "Movie Review:Mayakkam Enna leaves you wanting more". Sify. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  25. ↑ "Mayakkam Enna Review - Mayakkam Enna Movie Review". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  26. ↑ "Mayakkam Enna Tamil Movie Review - cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  27. ↑ "Mayakkam Enna movie Review". Oneindia.in. Retrieved 2011-11-25.
  28. ↑ "Vijay and Richa win Edison Awards". Behindwoods. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  29. ↑ "Vishal and Richa are the big winners!". Behindwoods. Retrieved 30 April 2012.

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