Enga Ooru Sippai
1991 Tamil language drama film
Enga Ooru Sippai (transl. The sepoy of our town) is a 1991 Indian Tamil language film directed by K. Manimurugan and written by Sangili Murugan. The film stars Arjun, Sree Bhanu and M. N. Nambiar. It was released on 14 April 1991.
Plot
Rasaiyya, an army man, grows up thinking that his father and sister died in an accident. However, when he learns that they both were tortured and killed by a rich landlord, he decides to seek revenge.
Cast
Arjun
Sree Bhanu
M. N. Nambiar
Senthamarai
Sangili Murugan
S. S. Chandran
Senthil
Kovai Sarala
Soundtrack
The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar.
Reception
C. R. K. of Kalki criticised the film for being formulaic.
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