Azhagu Kutti Chellam(2016)
Azhagu Kutti Chellam is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language children's film written and directed by Charles. The cast includes child actors Krisha Kurup, Chanakyaa, Yazhini, Rajesh Gunasekar, and Ken Karunas, with Akhil and Riythvika in supporting roles. The story follows four orphaned children—Nila, Jayan, Jenni, and Dileepan—who run away from their orphanage in search of a family that will adopt them all together. Their journey brings them into contact with a kind young couple, Saravanan and his wife, who offer them a chance at a loving home. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its multi-strand narrative and heartwarming tone. It was released on 1 January 2016 and later aired on STAR Vijay.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, WatchO, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2016
- Director
- Charles
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
Four orphaned children dream of being adopted together. Nila leads her friends Jayan, Jenni, and Dileepan on a daring escape from their orphanage. They search for a family that will accept all of them. Along the way, they face danger and rejection. But a kind couple offers them hope.
“A baby changes everything.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Azhagu Kutti Chellam
Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & Aadukalam Naren (7 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & John Vijay (5 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Karunas (4 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Meera Krishnan (4 films together), Aadukalam Naren & John Vijay (4 films together), and Aadukalam Naren & Charles (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Azhagu Kutti Chellam' is a popular Tamil term of endearment, often meaning 'beautiful little darling'.
- Director Charles is also a well-known dialogue writer, having worked on many successful films before this directorial venture.
- The movie features a large ensemble cast, including actors like Vimal and Nandita, who play interconnected urban characters.
- It was shot extensively in Chennai, capturing everyday life in the city's neighborhoods and streets.
- The film's plot involving multiple storylines converging through children is a narrative style seen in several Tamil films of the era.
- Azhagu Kutti Chellam had a limited theatrical release compared to bigger commercial films of 2016.
- The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who is known for his work in Tamil television and film.