Last updated: 24 Apr 2026

Tamil · Action, Romance
2h 37m · 21 Mar 2003
Writer: K.S. Raveendran, Muthalaya Vedimuthu
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Ennai Thalatta Varuvala is a Tamil romantic thriller that revolves around the life of a young man who experiences strange and mysterious events after encountering a woman who seems to have a deep connection with his past. The narrative explores themes of love, memory, and fate, gradually unraveling the protagonist's emotional turmoil and the secrets that bind the characters together.
The movie attempts to blend romance with elements of suspense, but the screenplay suffers from uneven pacing, particularly in the first half where the story unfolds slowly and lacks engaging momentum. The second half picks up slightly with more dramatic revelations and attempts at emotional depth, but it struggles to maintain consistent tension throughout. The songs are melodious and fit well within the narrative, though they do not stand out as particularly memorable. The background score complements the mood of the film adequately but does not elevate the suspense or emotional impact significantly. Overall, the film's content and story have potential, but the execution in terms of screenplay and pacing leaves much to be desired.
Ajith Kumar: Delivers a sincere performance, carrying the emotional weight of the film with earnestness, though limited by the script.
Reshma: Offers a restrained portrayal but lacks screen presence to make a strong impact.
Vignesh: Provides adequate support in a secondary role.
Strengths
Weaknesses
The direction appears tentative with a lack of clear vision, resulting in a disjointed narrative that struggles to balance romance and thriller elements effectively. Writing lacks depth and fails to engage the audience consistently.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
No numeric critic ratings available from the specified sources; critical reception was mixed with appreciation for the lead actor but criticism for the screenplay and pacing.
Final Box-Office Result
Ennai Thalatta Varuvala released on 21 March 2003 (2003).
Ennai Thalatta Varuvala is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
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Ennai Thalatta Varuvala directed by K.S. Raveendran. Produced by P. M. Vedimuthu.
Ennai Thalatta Varuvala stars Ajith Kumar, Reshma, Vignesh, Jai Ganesh, Amar Siddique.
Tollybo rates Ennai Thalatta Varuvala 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Ennai Thalatta Varuvala — Genre: Action, Romance, Runtime: 157 minutes, Language: Tamil.