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Chinnappadass(1989)
Tamil139 mins
Chinnappadass (1989) is a 139-minute Tamil film directed by C. V. Rajendran. Starring Sunitha, Ravichandran and Kuyili. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Chinnappadass stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1989.
Director:C. V. Rajendran
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1989
- Director
- C. V. Rajendran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A man loses his job and joins a gang after attacking some powerful thugs. When his sister dies by suicide following a rape attempt, he sets out to get revenge.
“A brother's revenge ignites a war against corruption.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
139Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsChinnappadhaas
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- This film was a rare attempt by director C. V. Rajendran to make a gritty action drama, a departure from his usual family-oriented or comedy films.
- The movie's plot, involving political thugs and revenge, mirrored real-life concerns about corruption and violence in late-1980s Tamil Nadu.
- Actor Sivakumar's son, actor Suriya, was a teenager when this film released and has mentioned watching his father's intense roles from this period.
- The film's title 'Chinnappadass' is an affectionate Tamil term for a younger brother, contrasting with the violent storyline.
- It was one of several late-80s Tamil films that used a revenge-driven narrative to critique the failure of the justice system.
- The movie featured character actor Manorama in a supporting role, showcasing her versatility beyond her famous comedy performances.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not achieve major commercial success, remaining a lesser-known entry in the lead actor's filmography.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Chinnappadass
Actor-Composer53 films →
Dileep-Music Composer49 films →
Actor-Composer41 films →
Actor-Composer35 films →
Actor-Composer33 films →
Actor-Actor29 films →
Music Composer-Inspector Balaram24 films →
Dileep-Actor21 films →
Actor-Dileep20 films →
Dileep-Actor18 films →
Actor-Actor17 films →
Actor-Actor9 films →
Director-Composer9 films →
Actor-Inspector Balaram5 films →
Actor-Inspector Balaram5 films →
Actor-Inspector Balaram4 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →








