En Mana Vaanil is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vinayan. It became a hit at the box office and is a remake of his own Malayalam film Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002). The film stars Jayasurya, Kavya Madhavan who were part of original film, making their debut in Tamil cinema with this film. Vadivelu and Vijayakumar appear in supporting roles.

Plot

A poor mute man Ganesh and a rich deaf-mute girl Thilaka fall in love. Their love is supported by Ganesh's family but is opposed with a vengeance by Thilaka's family. At the same time, Thilaka is pursued by other suitors who are only after her money. Ganesh and Thilaka flee their hometown together, pursued by Thilaka's uncle and suitor. What happens next is the crux of the Story.

Cast

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Enna Solli" is set in Suddhadhanyasi raga.

Reception

Sify called it "the most idiotic and lamebrain film made in recent times"; however the critic noted "The silver lining on the otherwise intolerable film is the melodious songs tuned by Illayaraja". Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, "Too much of mental and physical trauma on screen could only leave the viewer weary and exasperated". Visual Dasan of Kalki called it the age old story of lovers on the run but praised Ilaiyaraaja's background score and Jayasurya's acting. Chennai Online wrote "Just that the director has made his protagonists mutes, the girl being additionally deaf. So while one commends the director for his daring in making his lead players not utter a single word in the film, one cannot but notice that the rest is routine stuff".