MUMBAI: Fox Star Studios and AR Murugadoss Productions‘ maiden co-production in Tamil Engaeyum Eppothum, released on 16 September, has recorded 80 per cent opening in Tamil Nadu.

Said producer Murugadoss,"The film has been released in 128 theatres across Tamil Nadu and has received very positive response from the people. The feedback from all release centers is very good. We plan to start our second co-production film in Tamil, very soon."

The film narrates the story of two couples whose lives are affected in a tragic road mishap. With story, screenplay, dialogue and direction by M Saravanan, the film has been appreciated for its strong message and powerful performances.

"The enthusiastic response to the film proves that audiences are keen to watch good cinema, even without big stars. We look forward to making more such interesting films in Tamil and other regional languages as well," averred Fox Star Studios CEO Vijay Singh.

Engaeyum Eppothum will also be released in other markets including Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and key International markets in the subsequent two weeks.

The film is the first of a two-film deal for co-producing Tamil films between Fox Star Studios and AR Murugadoss Productions.