Chinna Veedu(1985)
Chinna Veedu is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. The film stars Bhagyaraj as Madanagopal and introduces Kalpana in her Tamil debut as Bhagyalakshmi. Set in Coimbatore in 1983, the story follows a young man who dreams of a beautiful wife but is forced into an arranged marriage with a woman he finds unattractive. His cruelty and infidelity lead him into a dangerous trap set by a prostitute. The film was noted for its honest portrayal of body shaming and marital conflict. It was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres. The music by Ilaiyaraaja remains popular, with the song 'Chittu Kuruvi' later sampled by international artists. The film was released on 11 November 1985.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Apple TV, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 20 March 1985
- Director
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 3.6/10
Storyline
A young bachelor dreams of a beautiful wife. His parents force him to marry a woman he finds unattractive. He treats her cruelly and falls for a beautiful stranger who is not what she seems.
“A small house can hide big secrets.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chinna Veedu
Cast reunions in this film: Kovai Sarala & Ilayaraja (19 films together), K. Bhagyaraj & Ilayaraja (16 films together), Ilayaraja & V. Gopalakrishnan (13 films together), Ilayaraja & Jai Ganesh (12 films together), Ilayaraja & K. K. Soundar (5 films together), and Kovai Sarala & Jai Ganesh (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Chinna Veedu' translates to 'Small House', reflecting the simple domestic setting central to its story.
- Director K. Bhagyaraj also wrote the screenplay and starred as the lead character Gopal, a common practice in his films.
- Actress Urvashi, who played the plain wife Bhagyalakshmi, was noted for her deglamorised role and strong performance.
- The movie includes a cameo appearance by veteran comedian Nagesh in a humorous scene, adding to its comic appeal.
- It was released during a period when Bhagyaraj was known for blending social messages with comedy and family drama.
- The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja became popular, with songs like 'Kadhal Mayakam' still remembered by fans.
- The film's plot explores themes of marital fidelity and deception, which were recurring subjects in Bhagyaraj's work.