Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi(1987)
Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film directed by Manivannan. The film stars Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Nadia Moidu, and Sudha Chandran in key roles. It follows two mischievous brothers who fall for the same woman, leading to a bitter rivalry that threatens their family. The film is known for its blend of humor and emotional family drama. It was released on 27 February 1987 and was a commercial success. The film was later remade in Telugu as Chinnodu Peddodu.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Apple TV, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 27 February 1987
- Director
- Manivannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Two brothers, known for their playful pranks, both fall in love with the same beautiful teacher. Their competition turns their happy home into a battlefield. They must choose between their pride and their bond as brothers.
“When love divides, brotherhood must unite.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Manivannan (29 films together), Sathyaraj & Nizhalgal Ravi (16 films together), Prabhu & Gangai Amaran (15 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Manivannan (15 films together), Prabhu & Nizhalgal Ravi (9 films together), and Sathyaraj & Prabhu (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by a popular Tamil proverb about brothers, which helped it connect with family audiences.
- Director Manivannan also played a small role as a police officer, continuing his trend of acting in his own films.
- This was one of the few Tamil films where both lead actors, Prabhu and Sathyaraj, played brothers with equal screen prominence.
- The song 'Oru Kili Oru Kili' was filmed at the then-newly opened VGP Universal Kingdom amusement park in Chennai.
- Actress Sudha Chandran, a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, performed a classical dance sequence despite having a prosthetic leg.
- The film's climax was shot in a single schedule at a traditional village set constructed in Mysore.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja reused a melody from his earlier Telugu film for one of the movie's background scores.