From Saithan to Nenjam Marapadhillai – 5 Reincarnation movies that stunned audience
Reincarnation Movies (philosophical or religious concept). There is so much of reception for unique and unconventional themed movies and it has been constantly winning the box office appraisals and audiences’ attention irrespective of time periods. With Vijay Antony’s recent release ‘Saithan’ hitting screens recently, we bring you some interesting list of Tamil movies from the ancient times that was based on the tales of reincarnations. Since ‘Saithan’ happens to be the much recent release, we cannot reveal more about the plot and henceforth deliver other 5 movies of this same genre.
Nenjam Marappathillai (1963)
For generations and generations to come, this will be one among the rarest Tamil classics that made the entire world to show turn upon the spotlights. The film has been highly talked about for its grandeur production, characterizations and more than anything, the scintillating storyline of reincarnation. Till the date, it remains to be the favourite of every South Indian filmmaker and actor, why not? The remake rights of this film in Hindi have been already acquired 60 years after the release.
Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
This film created an unbelievable impact over the years precisely for the narration and picturing style followed by Kamal Haasan’s mind-boggling performance. The film ‘Enakkul Oruvan’ itself is a remake of Bollywood movie ‘Karz’. But then, Kamal Haasan’s performance even eclipsed the original version success, which was released in 1980.
Anegan (2015)
KV Anand had attempted something more beyond the usual parameters, where he happened to depict the story of lovers with four rebirths. The Burma episode followed by North Chennai and then urban Chennai… He smartly played the technique of King and Queen through a song ‘Roja Malare’, where even the appearance of ‘Aashish Vidyarthi’ made an additional depth.
Urumeen (2015)
The film was released last year during the heavy downpour across Chennai, where it was appreciated for the great storytelling method. Born from the ancient times, the characters played by Bobby Simha, Kalaiyarasan and Reshmi happen to bounce upon each other, which were highly applauded for the performances and technical aspects.
Kaashmora (2016)
Well, many would have not clearly understood it’s a reincarnation tale until the climax confrontation that happens between the Raj Nayak and little girl who keeps predicting the future with the revelations of past. Audiences were taken by huge surprise, when they got to know that the little girl herself is the reincarnation of Nayantara, who is back to seek revenge after centuries and centuries.
