Cheran Chozhan Pandian(1998)
Cheran Chozhan Pandian is a 1998 Indian Tamil language comedy film directed by Senthamizhan. The film stars Ranjith, Anand Babu, and Vadivelu in lead roles. The story follows three strangers who are arrested for different crimes and released by a kind police officer. They decide to turn their lives around but cross paths with a corrupt politician named Swamy. The film is notable for its light-hearted comedy and the performances of its lead cast, particularly Vadivelu's comic timing. It was released on 25 December 1998.
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- Theatrical Release
- 25 December 1998
- Director
- Senthamizhan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 0
Storyline
Three men from different backgrounds get arrested and are given a second chance by a kind police officer. They promise to become good men. But when they befriend a woman named Gayathri, her corrupt politician brother Swamy becomes their enemy. The three friends must fight to protect their new lives and their friendship.
“Three strangers. One second chance.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Cheran Chozhan Pandian
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Ranjith (7 films together), Vadivelu & Soundaryan (2 films together), Anand Babu & Soundaryan (2 films together), Anand Babu & Mohini (2 films together), and Senthamizhan & Ranjith (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by Senthamizhan, who was previously known as an assistant director.
- The film's title references the three ancient Tamil kings, but the story is a modern-day comedy.
- Actor Livingston, known for comic roles, played a rare semi-serious character as one of the friends.
- The movie was shot quickly on a modest budget, with many scenes filmed in Chennai office locations.
- A subplot involving a missing lover was compared by critics to lighter themes in 1990s Tamil comedies.
- The soundtrack by Deva included a folk-inspired song that did not become as popular as his other hits.
- It was released alongside bigger Diwali films in 1998 and had a very short run in theaters.