The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa, with K. Balaji, M. Bhanumathi, Nagesh, Sundarrajan and Raja in supporting roles.

It is a remake of the 1963 Telugu film Punarjanma,[1] which in turn was based on the novel Patthar Ke Honth by Gulshan Nanda.

However, her tender love and affection slowly turns Sekar back into the road of sanity.

[4] Padmini was originally chosen as the lead actress; since she had to go to the United States, she was replaced by Jayalalitha.

[6] Engirundho Vandhaal was released on 29 October 1970, alongside another Sivaji Ganesan starrer Sorgam.