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title: "Ellame En Pondattithaan"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ellame-en-pondattithaan-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 503114
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 150
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ellame En Pondattithaan (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ellame-en-pondattithaan-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ellame En Pondattithaan is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Family, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Sri Surya Movies. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A reluctant aunt rises to power while her husband schemes for wealth"

### Why Watch
- Political intrigue seen through family dynamics
- Strong female lead becoming an MLA
- Blend of crime and drama elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime of 2h30 may feel extended
- Themes of corruption may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes adult themes of bribery and power misuse, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: political, family, crime, drama, social

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: V. Sekhar
- **Networks / Studios**: Sri Surya Movies

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ramki**
- **Sanghavi**
- **Radhika Sarathkumar**
- **Manivannan**
- **Vadivelu**
- **Venniradai Moorthy**
- **Charle**
- **Kovai Sarala**
- **Kumarimuthu**
- **Thiyagu**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
Ramki, who moves to the city to stay with his aunt Radhika.

### Q: What political role does Radhika take?
She is persuaded to run for and becomes a regional MLA.

### Q: What are the film’s genres?
It is classified as family, crime, and drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and thirty minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released on 5 September 1998 in India.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ellame En Pondattithaan — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/503114)

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