Chinna Madam(1994)
Chinna Madam is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Dilip Kumar and produced by R. B. Choudary under Super Good Films. The cast includes Ramki, Vineetha, and Nadhiya in lead roles. The story follows Gopal, a middle-class man sentenced to death for his wife's murder, who recounts his troubled marriage and the events leading to his arrest to a feminist writer. The film explores class conflict, pride, and the consequences of misunderstanding. It received mixed reviews, with critics noting its potential but criticizing the script and pacing. The film was released on 15 July 1994.
Quick Facts
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- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 15 July 1994
- Director
- Pandu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
Gopal is a middle-class man who falls in love with and marries Gayathri, a wealthy city girl. Their marriage collapses under the weight of class differences and constant quarrels. After Gayathri files for divorce, a series of tragic events leads to her death, and Gopal is sentenced to death. He must convince a feminist writer of his innocence before his execution.
“Love, pride, and a fatal misunderstanding.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chinna Madam
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Pandu (15 films together), Ramki & Senthil (13 films together), Senthil & Sirpy (8 films together), Pandu & Sirpy (8 films together), Ramki & Pandu (7 films together), and Senthil & Livingston (7 films together).
Trivia
- This film marked the Tamil debut of director Dilip Kumar, who was a well-known cinematographer in Malayalam cinema.
- The movie's title 'Chinna Madam' is a colloquial Tamil term often used to refer to a young, modern, or city-bred woman.
- Actress Nadhiya's character, a feminist writer, was considered a progressive role for its time in mainstream Tamil cinema.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it is one of his lesser-known works from the mid-90s.
- A key dramatic scene involves the ritual of removing the 'thaali' (mangalsutra), a culturally significant symbol of marriage in Tamil society.
- The movie was released during a period when Vineetha, the female lead, was a popular actress in Tamil and Telugu films.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not achieve major commercial success at the box office upon its release.