Mayakkam Enna

Mayakkam Enna (English: What is this illusion?) is a 2011 Indian Tamil musical drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan and produced by Gemini Film Circuit in association with Aum Productions Selvaraghavan its own banner. 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 Osthe.[2]. The film was also dubbed and released in Telugu as Mr.Karthik.[3]

Mayakkam Enna
Promotional poster
Directed bySelvaraghavan
Produced by
  • Dineshkumar
  • Easwaramoorthy
  • Manohar Prasad
  • Ravi Shankar Prasad
  • Selvaraghavan
Written bySelvaraghavan
Starring
Music byG. V. Prakash Kumar
CinematographyRamji
Edited byKola Bhaskar
Production
company
Distributed byGemini Film Circuit
Release date
  • 25 November 2011 (2011-11-25)
Running time
151 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

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 friends Sunder Ramesh (Sunder Ramu), Shankar (Mathivanan Rajendran), Padmini (Pooja Devariya), and Vindhya (Shilpi Kiran) support him and his sister after the death of their parents.

One day, Sunder introduces Yamini (Richa Gangopadhyay) as his girlfriend to Karthik and his friends. On their first meeting, Karthik and Yamini have a bitter experience but slowly develop a special bond. Karthik tries to stay away from Yamini since he does not want to break his friend's heart, but a sequence of events brings them closer. Eventually, Sunder's father arranges for Karthik and Yamini to be married.

After their wedding, Karthik learns that Madhesh had used a photograph that he had taken to win a national award. After this incident, he turns into a physically abusive alcoholic, and people start doubting his sanity and his mental health is somewhat affected. Yamini supports him, hoping that he will succeed one day. Days later, Karthik beats Yamini leading to Yamini's miscarriage, after which she stops talking to him. This makes Karthik 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 wins. On this occasion, Karthik thanks everyone for their support and Yamini for her faith in him and declares 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 from 'Idhu Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam' 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 G.V.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, G.V.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
Released25 September 2011
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelGemini Audio
ProducerG. 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 in his second collaboration with Selvaraghavan (after Aayirathil Oruvan), 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]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Naan Sonnadhum Mazhaivandhucha"SelvaraghavanNaresh Iyer, Saindhavi05:29
2."Pirai Thedum"DhanushG. V. Prakash Kumar, Saindhavi05:32
3."Voda Voda Dhooram Korayala"Selvaraghavan, DhanushDhanush04:36
4."Ennena Seidhom Ingu"SelvaraghavanHarish Raghavendra04:26
5."Kadhal En Kadhal"Dhanush & SelvaraghavanDhanush & Selvaraghavan06:07
6."Mayakkam Enna Theme"——02:51

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics and audience.[16] CNN-IBN wrote that Selvaraghavan had "succeeded in presenting a sensitive and engaging movie".[17] 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".[18] 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".[19] 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".[20] Deccan Herald wrote that it was "entertaining and worth a watch".[21]

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".[22] The review in The Hindu says: "Selvaraghavan knows where his potential lies and has tapped it suitably."[23] 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".[24] Sify claimed: "Simplistic story with a hard hitting impact, Mayakkam Enna will stay with you".[25] Behindwoods rated 3.5/5 and called it "emotionally rich" and an "inebriating experience by itself".[26] Indiaglitz cited that it does "mesmerize you and you will definitely consider watching this film more than once".[27] Oneindia wrote that it was a "treat for youngsters".[28]

Awards

Edison Awards[29]

Norway Tamil Film Festival[30]

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