{{Short description|2017 film by Ramu Chellappa}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=January 2024}} {{Infobox film | image = Engitta Modhathey.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Ramu Chellappa | producer = Sunil Lulla | writer = Ramu Chellappa | starring = Natty<br />Rajaj<br />Parvathy Nair<br />Sanchita Shetty<br />Radha Ravi | music = Natarajan Sankaran | cinematography = Ganeshchandhrra | editing = Athiyappan Shiva | released = {{film date|2017|3|24|df=y}} | runtime = | studio = Eros International<br />RV Films | distributor = KR Films | country = India | language = Tamil | budget = | gross = }}
'''''Engitta Modhathey''''' ({{translation|Don't mess with me}}) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language historical action drama film, written and directed by Ramu Chellappa. The film stars Natty, Rajaj, Parvathy Nair and Sanchita Shetty. Co-produced by Eros International with RV Films, the film tells the story of two fan club leaders of the actors Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth in Tirunelveli during 1988. The film had a theatrical release across Tamil Nadu on 24 March 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eros Announces Two New Tamil Projects |url=http://erosintl.com/Eros-In-News/Eros-International-announces-two-new-Tamil-project.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208100312/http://erosintl.com/Eros-In-News/Eros-International-announces-two-new-Tamil-project.aspx |archive-date=8 December 2015 |access-date=28 November 2015 |website=Eros International}}</ref><ref name="indianexpress.com">{{Cite web |date=25 May 2015 |title=Eros International announces two new Tamil projects |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/eros-international-announces-two-new-tamil-projects/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124183111/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/eros-international-announces-two-new-tamil-projects/ |archive-date=24 November 2015 |access-date=28 November 2015 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Eros International announces two new Tamil projects Perai Thedia Natkal & Enkitta Mothathe |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/announcements/others/eros-international-announces-two-new-tamil-projects-perai-thedia-natkal-enkitta-mothathe/article7244265.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019160510/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/announcements/others/eros-international-announces-two-new-tamil-projects-perai-thedia-natkal-enkitta-mothathe/article7244265.ece |archive-date=19 October 2021 |access-date=28 November 2015 |website=Business Line}}</ref>
==Cast== {{Cast listing| * Natty as Ravi * Rajaj as Nallaperumal * Parvathy Nair as Jayanthi * Sanchita Shetty as Maragadham * Radha Ravi as Mandhramoorthy * Bala Singh * Florent Pereira * Sivasankar * R. K. Vijay Murugan * Vetrivel Raja * Muruganandham * Neelson * Arivi * Saravanan * Suthenthiran * Thadchayani * Veeralakshmi }}
==Production== In May 2015, Eros International revealed that they would produce two Tamil language films in the forthcoming year — an action drama titled ''Enkitta Mothathe'' by Ramu Chellappa starring Natty and Rajaj, along with ''Pirai Thaediya Naatkal'' by Abraham Prabhu featuring Ashok Selvan.<ref name="indianexpress.com" /> The title is derived from the song of the same name from ''Rajadhi Raja'' (1989).<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 May 2015 |title=STICKING TO THE SUPERSTAR MANTRA… |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/puli-cameraman-nattys-upcoming-film-as-a-hero-is-titled-enkitta-mothathe.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203124209/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/puli-cameraman-nattys-upcoming-film-as-a-hero-is-titled-enkitta-mothathe.html |archive-date=3 December 2021 |access-date=14 December 2023 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Director Ramu had earlier assisted director Pandiraj in ''Pasanga'' & ''Vamsam'' and ''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' (2013) and worked as an assistant to director Selvaraghavan in ''Mayakkam Enna'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 November 2016 |title=Ramu Chellappa excited about his maiden release |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ramu-Chellappa-excited-about-his-maiden-release/articleshow/55435651.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625063143/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ramu-Chellappa-excited-about-his-maiden-release/articleshow/55435651.cms |archive-date=25 June 2018 |access-date=31 March 2017 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> He had wanted to make a film set in the 1980s after being inspired by Sasikumar's ''Subramaniapuram'' (2008) and had successfully narrated the script to Soundarya Rajinikanth, who had been on Eros's board at the time.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 April 2016 |title=This Kovai director's film is a tribute to Thalaivar |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/This-Kovai-directors-film-is-a-tribute-to-Thalaivar/articleshow/51854643.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423050309/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/This-Kovai-directors-film-is-a-tribute-to-Thalaivar/articleshow/51854643.cms |archive-date=23 April 2016 |access-date=31 March 2017 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> While writing the script, Ramu travelled to Nagercoil and Madurai and interviewed several cutout artists, while Natraj was given training by cutout artist Sada for his role in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jeshi |first=K. |date=23 November 2016 |title=An ode to the fans |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/An-ode-to-the-fans/article16687514.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124181136/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/An-ode-to-the-fans/article16687514.ece |archive-date=24 November 2016 |access-date=31 March 2017 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> Production began in mid 2015, with the film revealed to be about opposing fan groups of actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan from the 1980s.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 July 2015 |title=Details about 'Puli' Natraj's New Movie |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/natty-natraj-new-movie-engitta-mothathey-with-sanchitha-shetty-parvathy-nair-tamil-news-137244.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713000205/http://www.indiaglitz.com/natty-natraj-new-movie-engitta-mothathey-with-sanchitha-shetty-parvathy-nair-tamil-news-137244.html |archive-date=13 July 2015 |access-date=31 March 2017 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Parvathy Nair was picked for a lead role, after the director was impressed with her performances in ''Yennai Arindhaal'' (2015) and ''Uttama Villain'' (2015).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vasudevan |first=K. V. |date=28 January 2017 |title=An actor without borders |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/An-actor-without-borders/article17107965.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111055047/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/An-actor-without-borders/article17107965.ece |archive-date=11 November 2023 |access-date=14 December 2023 |work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=4 June 2015 |title=Parvathy Nair bags a big Tamil film |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/Parvathy-Nair-bags-a-big-Tamil-film/articleshow/47538619.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322193659/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/Parvathy-Nair-bags-a-big-Tamil-film/articleshow/47538619.cms |archive-date=22 March 2018 |access-date=31 March 2017 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Sanchita Shetty was also cast in the film to portray a village belle and a Rajinikanth fan, who would be the love interest of Natraj.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 November 2016 |title=Sanchita plays Rajinikanth fan in Enkitta Mothathe |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/231116/sanchita-plays-rajinikanth-fan-in-enkitta-mothathe.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331213746/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/231116/sanchita-plays-rajinikanth-fan-in-enkitta-mothathe.html |archive-date=31 March 2017 |access-date=31 March 2017 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>
==Soundtrack== {{Infobox album | name = Engitta Modhathey | type = soundtrack | artist = Natarajan Sankaran | cover = | alt = | released = 10 November 2016 | recorded = 2016 | venue = | studio = | genre = Feature film soundtrack | length = 20:43 | label = Eros Music | producer = Natarajan Sankaran | prev_title = Kappal | prev_year = 2014 | next_title = Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku | next_year = 2018 }}
Natarajan Sankaran composed both songs and background score for this film, with Yugabharathi penning all the lyrics.{{cn|date=December 2024}}
{{track listing | headline = Tracklist | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = | lyrics_Credits = yes | Singer_credits= yes | title1 = Paayum Puli | extra1 = Hariharasudhan, Velmurugan | lyrics1 = Yugabharathi | length1 = 03:56 | title2 = Onna Paathen Raasathi | extra2 = D. Imman, Vandana Srinivasan | lyrics2 = Yugabharathi | length2 = 04:34 | title3 = Payya Payya | extra3 = V. V. Prasanna, Vandana Srinivasan | lyrics3 = Yugabharathi | length3 = 04:12 | title4 = Othha Ruva Pottu Vechu Oppari | extra4 = Prabhu | lyrics4 = Yugabharathi | length4 = 04:33 | title5 = Lifea Fightu Da | extra5 = Natty | lyrics5 = Yugabharathi | length5 = 03:28 |music_credits=|note1=|writer1=|note2=|writer2=|note3=|writer3=|note4=|writer4=}}
==Release and reception== The satellite rights of the film were sold to Zee Tamil.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2018 |title='Enkitta Mothathe' to be aired on Zee Tamil |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/enkitta-mothathe-to-be-aired-on-zee-tamil/articleshow/62821378.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624021553/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/enkitta-mothathe-to-be-aired-on-zee-tamil/articleshow/62821378.cms |archive-date=24 June 2018 |access-date=12 April 2019 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> The film had a theatrical release across Tamil Nadu on 24 March 2017, with the Deccan Chronicle giving the film a positive review. The critic stated "''Enkitta Mothathey'' brims of life and enthusiasm and the cutouts bring this to the fore" and "Ramu Chellappa has done a good job in not the portraying the era in a frantic manner, but instead has used the fervent energy of the fans to its advantage".<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 March 2017 |title=Enkitta Mothathey movie review: Refreshing and very energising |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/250317/enkitta-mothathey-movie-review-refreshing-and-very-energising.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331234053/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/250317/enkitta-mothathey-movie-review-refreshing-and-very-energising.html |archive-date=31 March 2017 |access-date=31 March 2017 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Likewise, The Hindu stated "''Enkitta Mothathe'' can hope to reach for the stars" and that the film "aptly reflects the times and lives of the cut-out artists of the 80s".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramanujam |first=Srinivasa |date=25 March 2017 |title=Brush with fame |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/brush-with-fame/article17661660.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111054648/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/brush-with-fame/article17661660.ece |archive-date=11 November 2023 |access-date=31 March 2017 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> ''The Times of India'' wrote "a slew of characters, their unexpected plans to check the growth of the mandrams, a tale of friendship and two romantic tracks which run in parallel, keep the film engaging" but that "Ramu Chellappa doesn’t generate enough drama, and also fails to provide a satisfying conclusion".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Engitta Modhathey Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/engitta-modhathey/movie-review/57823727.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215120429/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/engitta-modhathey/movie-review/57823727.cms |archive-date=15 December 2023 |access-date=15 December 2023 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Srivatsan from ''India Today'' stated "Despite a very very generic story, Ramu Chellappa has wonderfully captured the aura surrounding a Rajini-Kamal release" and "for the same, ''Engitta Modhathey'' is nothing short of a nostalgia trip".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srivatsan |date=25 March 2017 |title=Engitta Modhathey movie review: Reliving Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan era |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/enkitta-mothathe-movie-review-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-967573-2017-03-25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331035401/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/enkitta-mothathe-movie-review-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan/1/912543.html |archive-date=31 March 2017 |access-date=31 March 2017 |website=India Today}}</ref> Baradwaj Rangan wrote for ''Film Companion'', "Slowly, Enkitta Mothathe begins to turn into one of those dramas where friends are manipulated by ruthless politicians and their henchmen. Even here, the director brings in Kamal-Rajini shadings."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |author-link=Baradwaj Rangan |date=25 March 2017 |title=Enkitta Mothathe Movie Review |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/enkitta-mothathe-movie-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20230514070558/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/enkitta-mothathe-movie-review |archive-date=14 May 2023 |access-date=2 September 2023 |website=Film Companion}}</ref>
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