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Chinna(2005)

6.5/10
Tamil159 minstheatrical

Chinna (2005) is a love-drama thriller Tamil language movie directed by the Tamil Director Sundar C. It stars Arjun Sarja and Sneha in the lead roles. It did reasonable business at the box-office.

Director:Sundar C.
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 July 2005
Director
Sundar C.
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 39m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Chinna (2005) is a love-drama thriller Tamil language movie directed by the Tamil Director Sundar C. It stars Arjun Sarja and Sneha in the lead roles. It did reasonable business at the box-office.

A brother's love ignites a dangerous war.

Film Details

6.5Rating
159Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 July 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKoti

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
loverevengecorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Chinna

Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Vinu Chakravarthy (20 films together), Manivannan & Vijayakumar (14 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Manivannan (12 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Livingston (10 films together), Manivannan & Ponnambalam (10 films together), and Ponnambalam & Vijayakumar (10 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Chinna' means 'small' or 'younger one' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's character arc.
  • Director Sundar C initially considered a different male lead before finalizing Arjun Sarja for the role.
  • A song sequence was filmed in Thailand, which was a less common overseas location for Tamil films at the time.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Srikanth Deva included a folk-inspired song that gained some popularity.
  • This was one of the few films where Arjun Sarja played a character with a more subdued, emotional core.
  • The climax was shot in a specially constructed set to depict a crucial confrontation scene.
  • Despite moderate box office success, the film did not receive a wide international theatrical release.

Frequently Asked Questions