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. The film was released on 22 August 1952 and failed at the box office.
| Chinna Durai | |
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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 |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- T. R. Mahalingam as Raja Bahadur and Chinna Durai[1]
- S. Varalakshmi as Indramani[1]
- G. Sakunthala as Chandramani[1]
- V. K. Ramasamy as Raja Sri Krishnan[1]
- Chandrababu as the secretary[1]
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.[2][3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa and the lyrics were penned by K. D. Santhanam.
| Songs | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Nilave Neethan Oru" | T. R. Mahalingam | 02:25 |
| "Poda Raja Podinadayaley" | J. P. Chandra Babu | 02:56 |
| "O Raagini Vaa Raagini" | T. G. Lingappa & K. Rani | 03:01 |
| "Thiraiye Nee Thoodhu Chellayao" | T. R. Mahalingam | 02:22 |
| "Jegam Yaavum Kaadhal Mayame" | T. R. Mahalingam & A. G. Rathnamala | 02:22 |
| "Aaaraadha Sogam" | S. Varalakshmi | 03:11 |
Release and reception
Chinna Durai was released on 22 August 2022,[3] and distributed by MS Pictures.[2] According to historian Randor Guy, the film failed commercially due to Mahalingam's poor directorial skills.[1]
References
- Guy, Randor (23 October 2011). "Chinnadurai 1955 [sic]". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- "சின்னதுரை". Kalki (in Tamil). 24 August 1952. p. 2. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- "1952 – சின்னதுரை – ஸ்ரீசுகுமார் புரொடக்ஷன்ஸ்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 November 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
External links
- Chinna Durai at IMDb