Vandicholai Chinraasu(1994)
Vandicholai Chinraasu is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed and co-written by Manoj Kumar. It stars Sathyaraj, Sukanya, and Sivaranjani in lead roles. The story follows Chinnrasu, a young man who dreams of becoming a district forest officer. After his family moves to Vandicholai town, he clashes with a corrupt landowner named Santhanapandian. The conflict leads to Chinnrasu being framed for crimes and sentenced to death. The film features a soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman. It received mixed reviews upon its release on 15 April 1994. Critics noted that the story was familiar and the performances were uneven. The film was dubbed into Telugu as Bobbili Paparayudu.
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- Theatrical Release
- 15 April 1994
- Director
- Manoj Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
Chinnrasu wants to become a forest officer. He moves to Vandicholai with his family. There, he fights a rich man who destroys the forest. The man frames him for crimes. Chinnrasu ends up on death row. He must escape and prove his innocence.
“One man's fight for justice”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vandicholai Chinraasu
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Goundamani (31 films together), Goundamani & Sukanya (12 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Goundamani (11 films together), Goundamani & S. S. Chandran (11 films together), Sathyaraj & Delhi Ganesh (9 films together), and Anandaraj & Goundamani (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title Vandicholai Chinraasu is a phrase that means 'the arrogant man from Vandicholai', referencing the lead character's personality and village.
- Director Manoj Kumar is not the famous Bollywood actor-director of the same name, but a distinct Tamil filmmaker.
- This was one of the few films where comedian Goundamani played a relatively serious supporting role, not just a comedic side character.
- The movie was released the same year as Sathyaraj's blockbuster Muthu, but did not achieve the same level of commercial success.
- Parts of the film were shot in and around Pollachi, using the rural landscape to establish the village setting of Vandicholai.
- The soundtrack by composer Deva included a popular folk-style song 'Oruvan Oruvan', sung by Swarnalatha and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
- Actor Sathyaraj's distinctive look in the film, with a bandana and rugged style, became a notable visual for his fans at the time.