Chidambara Rahasiyam(1985)
Chidambara Rahasiyam is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Visu. The cast includes Visu, S. Ve. Shekher, Delhi Ganesh, Arun Pandian, Ilavarasi, and Manorama. The story follows Chidambaram, a simpleton from Karaikudi who is framed for diamond smuggling, burglary, and murder. CID officer Beemarao investigates the case and uncovers a criminal network led by a respected family man. The film combines humour with suspense and features a twist ending where the villain is revealed to be the hero's father. It was released on 14 December 1985 and received positive reviews for its engaging plot and performances.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Visu
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
A kind-hearted simpleton named Chidambaram gets framed for three crimes he did not commit. With the help of his cousin Uma and a sharp CID officer, he must clear his name and find the real culprits before it is too late.
“Three crimes. One innocent man.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chidambara Rahasiyam
Cast reunions in this film: Visu & M. S. Viswanathan (12 films together), Visu & Delhi Ganesh (11 films together), Delhi Ganesh & M. S. Viswanathan (9 films together), Visu & S. Ve. Shekher (8 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & S. Ve. Shekher (6 films together), and Delhi Ganesh & S. Ve. Shekher (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a play on words, referencing both the lead character's name and a famous Tamil temple.
- Director Visu also played the supporting role of Arun, continuing his trend of acting in his own films.
- This was one of the earliest major film roles for actor Sathyaraj, who played the CID officer Beemarao.
- The comedy thriller was part of a popular wave of 'whodunit' films in Tamil cinema during the 1980s.
- The movie's plot of a framed commoner was a common social theme in director Visu's filmography.
- It featured music by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular composer duo known for their work in comedies and action films.