Chinnajiru Kiliye(1980)
Chinnajiru Kiliye is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Chandra Bose. The film stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Sudhakar, and Suruli Rajan in lead roles. The story follows a young girl named Radhika who loses her mother and struggles to connect with her grieving father. Set in a rural Tamil village, the film explores themes of poverty, parental neglect, and redemption. The father's decision to hand over his daughter to a moneylender drives the central conflict. The film is noted for its emotional depth and realistic portrayal of village life. It received positive reviews for its performances, especially Radhika Sarathkumar's portrayal of the resilient child. The movie was released in 1980 in theaters across Tamil Nadu.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- K. Chandra Bose
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
After her mother's death, seven-year-old Radhika tries everything to win her father's love. But Sudhakar, drowned in grief and alcohol, pushes her away. When Radhika falls ill, he borrows money from a cruel moneylender and is forced to give her up as a servant. Radhika must survive alone while her father fights to bring her back home.
“A father's love can move mountains.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chinnajiru Kiliye
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Suruli rajan (18 films together), Raadhika Sarathkumar & Sudhakar (8 films together), and Raadhika Sarathkumar & M. S. Viswanathan (7 films together).