Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala (transl. Where Were You All These Days?) is a 2021 Tamil language romantic comedy film directed by Kevin and starring Akhil and Ishara Nair in the lead roles. Produced by Thilaka Arts, it was released on 26 March 2021.
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| Directed by | Kevin |
| Produced by | Durai Shudhakar |
| Starring | Akhil Ishara Nair Manishajith |
| Cinematography | Rahim Babu |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Varshan Jayden |
Production company | Nila Promoters |
| Distributed by | TN75 KK Creations |
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Running time | 114 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Akhil as Sanjay
- Ishara Nair
- Manishajith as Kanimozhi
- Sahana Sheddy
- Krishnapriya
- Kausalya as Sanjay's mother
- Kevin
- Super Subbarayan as Nadangkannu
- K. Sivasankar as Master
- Rajendran as Nesamani
- Manobala as Ganesan
- Yogi Babu as Aspiring actor
- Bala Singh as Master
- Shakeela as Shakeela
- Mippu
- Lokesh
- Sharmila Thapa
- Thangadurai
Production
editKevin made his directorial debut with the film, twenty years after trying to break into the film industry. The film began production in early 2016 and Akhil was cast in the lead role.[1] Four actresses were signed on to star in the film - Ishara Nair, Manishajith, Sahana and Krishnapriya.[2] Rajendran was signed on to portray a film financier in the film, while Yogi Babu also shot for extra scenes.[3] The technical crew included experienced editor Suresh Urs and stunt director Super Subbarayan.[4]
In June 2016, Ishara Nair complained that Kevin had subject her to sexual harassment in the sets of the film. She added that the director had wasted her dates, while also making unwelcome advances during the shoot.[5]
Throughout 2020, Kevin tried to find distributors to release the film through an over-the-top media service but the lack of high-profile actors in the film meant that there were no takers.[6]
Release
editThe film was released theatrically across Tamil Nadu on 26 March 2021. A critic from Maalaimalar gave the film a mixed review, citing it lacked excitement.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Yogi Babu and Rajendran's performances will be very lively in Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala, says director Kevin". Cinema Express.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (12 July 2017). "Akhil romances four girls in EIIN". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "'Naan Kadavul Rajendran becomes a producer for this young hero - Kannada News". IndiaGlitz.com. 10 July 2017.
- ^ "Super Subbarayan to be a part of Engada Irunthinga Ivalavu Naala". Behindwoods. 2 April 2018.
- ^ Team, DNA Web (8 June 2016). "Shocking: 'Sathuranga Vettai' actress Ishaara Nair accuses director of sexual harassment". DNA India.
- ^ "'Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala': The journey of a film". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "நாயகனின் சினிமா கனவு நிறைவேறியதா? - எங்கடா இருந்தீங்க இவ்வளவு நாளா விமர்சனம்". maalaimalar.com. 29 March 2021.