Chirai(1984)
'Sirai' (also spelled 'Chirai') is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by R. C. Sakthi. The film stars Lakshmi as Bhagirathi and Rajesh as Anthony, with Pandiyan, Ilavarasi, and V. Gopalakrishnan in supporting roles. The story follows a Brahmin woman who, after being raped by a wealthy landlord and abandoned by her husband, moves into the rapist's home as a form of self-imposed punishment. The film is based on Anuradha Ramanan's award-winning 1980 short story of the same name. Despite facing calls for a ban from Brahmin organisations, the film received critical acclaim for Lakshmi's performance and became a commercial success with a 100-day theatrical run. It was released on 22 November 1984 and later remade in Telugu as 'Siksha' (1985).
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1984
- Director
- R. C. Sakthi
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A Brahmin woman named Bhagirathi is raped by a wealthy drunkard named Anthony. Her husband abandons her, leaving her homeless and shamed. Instead of seeking revenge, she moves into Anthony's house and locks herself in a room. She forces him to watch her suffer every day, turning his home into a prison for both of them.
“She turned his home into a prison.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chirai
Cast reunions in this film: Lakshmi & M. S. Viswanathan (36 films together), Rajesh & M. S. Viswanathan (8 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & R. C. Sakthi (7 films together), Lakshmi & R. C. Sakthi (4 films together), Lakshmi & Rajesh (3 films together), and Rajesh & R. C. Sakthi (3 films together).