Chinna Durai(1999)
Chinna Durai is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. Chandra. The film stars R. Sarathkumar in the title role, alongside Roja, Sithara, Manivannan, and Vijayakumar. Set in a rural Tamil village, the story follows Chinnadurai, a strong and honest man who responds to a bell rung by villagers in distress. His life turns chaotic when a young woman named Pushpavalli arrives, triggering conflict with the cruel Ponnambalam. The film explores themes of family loyalty, unrequited love, and the battle between good and evil. It features typical 1990s Tamil cinema elements including village settings, family drama, and a heroic showdown. The movie received mixed reviews but was noted for Sarathkumar's performance and the emotional weight of its family scenes. It was released on March 12, 1999, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 March 1999
- Director
- R. Chandra
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Chinnadurai is the village protector who answers a bell whenever someone needs help. His peaceful life is disrupted when a beautiful woman named Pushpavalli arrives, and a ruthless thug named Ponnambalam follows her. Ponnambalam wants revenge and will destroy Chinnadurai's family to get it.
“One bell. One hero. One village.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chinna Durai
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Roja Selvamani (14 films together), Sarath Kumar & Ilayaraja (9 films together), and Sarath Kumar & Roja Selvamani (3 films together).