Chinna Poove Mella Pesu(1987)
Chinna Poove Mella Pesu (1987) is a Tamil romantic drama film directed by Robert–Rajasekar. It stars Prabhu, Ramki, Narmadha, Sudha Chandran, and Sabitha Anand. The story follows Raja, a poor student who challenges the arrogant rich girl Rekha to a competition for the top college rank. Their rivalry turns into love, but Rekha's cruel father Michael opposes their relationship. A parallel plot involves David, an alcoholic former student haunted by a tragic love story with Michael's other daughter Esther. The film weaves together themes of class conflict, redemption, and the fight against parental tyranny. It was praised by critics for its vibrant storytelling and strong performances. The music by debut composer S. A. Rajkumar became a commercial success. The film was released on 17 April 1987 and was a major box office hit.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 April 1987
- Director
- Robert - Rajasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
A poor but brilliant student named Raja challenges the arrogant rich girl Rekha to a competition for the top rank in college. As they compete, they fall in love. But Rekha's cruel father Michael will do anything to stop them. A broken alcoholic named David, who lost his own love to Michael's violence, decides to help the young couple fight for their future.
“A little flower learns to speak”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chinna Poove Mella Pesu
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Chinni Jayanth (6 films together), Prabhu & S. A. Rajkumar (6 films together), Ramki & S. A. Rajkumar (5 films together), Ramki & Chinni Jayanth (4 films together), Chinni Jayanth & S. A. Rajkumar (3 films together), and Chinni Jayanth & Kumarimuthu (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Robert Asirvatham, was primarily known as a cinematographer and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by popular comedian Goundamani, who was a rising star in Tamil cinema at the time.
- The soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, includes the hit song 'Kadhal Mayakam', which remains a classic romantic duet.
- A subplot involving an older generation's tragic love story was uncommon in mainstream Tamil campus romances of the 1980s.
- The film's title translates to 'Speak Softly, Little Flower', contrasting with its action and dramatic elements.
- Actor Vijayakumar, who plays the pivotal role of David, was often cast in intense character roles during this period.
- The movie was released during a period when Tamil cinema frequently explored themes of class conflict within college settings.