Film: ENGAL ANNA
Cast: Vijayakanth, Prabhudeva, Namitha, Vadivelu and others
Music: Deva
Produced by: Vijaykanth
Directed by: Siddique
Released on: Jan 14, 2004

ENGAL ANNA is typical Vijayakth sort of film. Though it has lighter moments, it appeals to die-hard fans of Vijaykant. The film is remake of Malayalam super hit, CHRONIC BACHELORS. Vijaykanth with the help of Vadivelu, Pandiarajan and Prabhu Deva provide a humorous entertainer.

Vijayakanth loses his father, when he is very young. His father (Lal) and Rajiv were bitter enemies. But when they decide to come together with the marriage of Vijayakanth and Indraja (Rajiv's daughter), their relative Thyagu plays a game by revealing other side of Lal that he has another wife with a son and daughter. Then Thyagu creates a plot to kill Rajiv. And Lal is blamed for this. Lal gets arrested and eventually dies. Convinced that his father had killed Vijayakanth sets out in search of his younger brother and sister, while Indraja decided to marry Thyagu's son.

Later, Vijayakanth realises the truth. Thanks to his uncle Manivannan, he comes to know that his father had no hand in Rajiv's death and resolves to remain a bachelor all through his life. He lives along with his assistant Vadivel, who too has decided to remain a bachelor.

Vijayakanth sponsors for his sister's studies (not revealing his identity). In the meantime Namitha and four of her friends come to stay at the house next to his house. And he too has a few guests in his house, like Pandiarajan and Prabhu Deva (Manivannan's son). The movie from here has interesting events, which results in love between Prabhu Deva and Swarnamalya.

Vijaykant, undoubtedly, is the main attraction of the film. He does the role of SP, the Engal Anna, in a really commendable manner and makes his presence felt throughout the film. He has made a different attempt in humor, which he has succeeded creditably. However, he does not disappoint action-lovers as he jumps and kicks a few in the movie.

Tollywood girl Namitha makes her debut in Tamil and looks fresh on the screen. Vadivel deserves credit for his spontaneous wit and humour. His comedy with Pandiarajan and Prabhu Deva deserve greater appreciation. Two of Deva's numbers 'Mudhal Mudhala' and 'Konji Konji' are good. Anandha Kuttan's camera is worth mentioning. Director Siddique has succeeded in presenting a Malayalam theme much to the liking of Tamil audience with humour all through.