Engeyum Eppodhum
Amudha, a village girl visiting Chennai for the first time, falls in love with Gautham, a stranger, who shows her around the city. Kathiresan, a metal worker, is infatuated by Manimegalai, a nurse.
Directed by M. Saravanan · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 138 min · 2011
Director
M. Saravanan
Writer
M. Saravanan
Studio
AR Murugadoss Productions / Fox Star Studios
Release
16 Sep 2011
Runtime
138 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Full Plot
The film revolves around a group of passengers travelling in two different buses, each having their own past & a reason for their travel. The most prominent among those is the love track between Kathiresan (Jai)- Manimegalai (Anjali) & the other between Vinay (Saravanandh) & Amudha (Ananya). Destiny has something in store for all of them, which changes their lives forever...
Cast & Characters
Kathiresan
Jai
Sharwanand
Gautham
Sharvanand
Amudha
Ananya
Ramesh
Vatsan Chakravarthy
Pooja
Deepthi Nambiar
Gautham's father
Ravi
a bus passenger
Mithun
Manimegalai's father
Sabha Srinivaasan
Did You Know?
M. Saravanan has directed 5 films in our catalog, including Naadu, Raangi.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Jai appears in 16 films in our catalog, including Subramaniapuram, Vadacurry.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Engeyum Eppodhum's production began in December 2010 with Vimal and Amala Paul?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-11
Did You Know that the lead pair was replaced by Sharwanand and Ananya due to prior commitments?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-11
Did You Know that the film was shot on location to avoid artificiality of studios and sets?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-11
Did You Know that Engeyum Eppodhum was dubbed as Journey and released in Telugu on December 16th, 2011?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-11
Critical Assessment
Engeyum Eppodhum holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (2,189 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Engeyum Eppodhum's IMDb rating?+
Engeyum Eppodhum has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb from 2,189 votes.
Is Engeyum Eppodhum good? What are critics saying?+
Engeyum Eppodhum holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (2,189 votes).
How long is Engeyum Eppodhum?+
Engeyum Eppodhum has a runtime of 138 min.
Who directed Engeyum Eppodhum?+
Engeyum Eppodhum was directed by M. Saravanan.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Engeyum Eppodhum" received a mixed response from critics, with some praising its unique storytelling and strong performances, while others criticized its reliance on clichés and plot issues. A few reviewers noted that it was a "novel attempt" or a "laudable effort", indicating a sense of appreciation for the film's originality. However, not all critics were equally impressed, with some expressing disappointment with the screenplay and overall execution.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
