Chinna Durai (1952 film)
Chinna Durai is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film, directed and produced by T. R. Mahalingam, and written by K. D. Santhanam. The film stars Mahalingam, S. Varalakshmi and G. Sakunthala, with V. K. Ramasamy and Chandrababu in supporting roles. It is based on the novel Irumana Mohinigal, by Vaduvoor Duraisamy Ayyengar.
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| Directed by | T. R. Mahalingam |
| Screenplay by | K. D. Santhanam |
| Based on | Irumana Mohinigal by Vaduvur Duraisami Iyengar |
| Produced by | T. R. Mahalingam |
| Starring | T. R. Mahalingam S. Varalakshmi G. Sakunthala B. R. Panthulu |
| Cinematography | Bahadur |
| Edited by | Devan |
| Music by | T. G. Lingappa |
Production company | Sri Sukumar Productions |
| Distributed by | MS Pictures[1] |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Sisters Indramani and Chandramani run an association for the uplift of women. One day their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere and Raja Bahadur, who saves them, falls in love with Chandramani. Raja Bahadur's father tries to fix his marriage with another woman, and in protest he leaves the house. Noticing an advertisement for an English tutor for Chandramani, Raja Bahadur disguises himself as one and takes up the job. Chinna Durai, a wealthy zamindar boy, returns from England after his studies and falls in love with Indramani. When she wants to learn Sanskrit, he goes in disguise and takes up the job. After several events involving kidnap and murder, the lovers and are united.
Cast
- T. R. Mahalingam as Raja Bahadur and Chinna Durai[2]
- S. Varalakshmi as Indramani[2]
- G. Sakunthala as Chandramani[2]
- V. K. Ramasamy as Raja Sri Krishnan[2]
- Chandrababu as the secretary[2]
Production
Chinna Durai is based on the novel Irumana Mohinigal, by Vaduvoor Duraisamy Ayyengar. T. R. Mahalingam, in addition to directing and producing, also played in dual roles.[1][3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa and the lyrics were penned by K. D. Santhanam.
| No. | Songs | Singer | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Nilave Neethan Oru" | T. R. Mahalingam | K. D. Santhanam | 02:25 |
| 2 | "Poda Raja Podinadayaley" | J. P. Chandra Babu | 02:56 | |
| 3 | "O Raagini Vaa Raagini" | T. G. Lingappa & K.Rani | 03:01 | |
| 4 | "Thiraiye Nee Thoodhu Chellayao" | T. R. Mahalingam | 02:22 | |
| 5 | "Jegam Yaavum Kaadhal Mayame" | T. R. Mahalingam & A. G. Rathnamala | 02:22 | |
| 6 | "Aaaraadha Sogam" | S. Varalakshmi | 03:11 |
Reception
According to historian Randor Guy, Chinna Durai was commercially unsuccessful due to Mahalingam's poor directorial skills.[2]
References
- "சின்னதுரை". Kalki (in Tamil). 24 August 1952. p. 2. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- Guy, Randor (23 October 2011). "Chinnadurai 1955 [sic]". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 December 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- "1952 – சின்னதுரை – ஸ்ரீசுகுமார் புரொடக்ஷன்ஸ்". lakshmansruthi.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 25 January 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
External links
- Chinna Durai at IMDb