
Chinna Jameen(1993)
Tamil130 mins
Chinna Jameen (1993) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Raj Kapoor. Starring Ganthimathi, Karthik and Sabitha Anand. With an audience rating of 4.2/10, Chinna Jameen stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1993.
Director:Raj Kapoor
Mood:
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 November 1993
- Director
- Raj Kapoor
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
A wealthy but timid man is dominated by his uncle. When an educated woman falls in love with him, he begins to change. The story follows whether he will find the courage to stand up to his uncle.
“A coward finds courage through love.”
Film Details
4.2Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 November 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleசின்ன ஜமீன்
Also Known AsChinna Jamin · Chinna Zamindar
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilycorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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SukanyaActor
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VineethaActor
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Karthik Raasaiyya
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GanthimathiActor
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Sabitha AnandActor
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Raj KapoorDirector
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B. BalamuruganCrew
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VinitaActor
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Trivia
- The film's director Raj Kapoor is not the famous Bollywood legend, but a different Tamil filmmaker with the same name.
- This was one of the few 1990s Tamil films where actor Prabhu played a character who starts as a coward and transforms into a hero.
- The movie was released during a period when Prabhu and director Raj Kapoor collaborated on multiple films, like 'Suriyan' and 'Chinna Gounder'.
- The title 'Chinna Jameen' translates to 'Small Land', metaphorically referring to the protagonist's initially limited courage and standing.
- The film's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja was moderately successful, with the song 'Oruvan Oruvan' gaining some popularity.
- Actor Nizhalgal Ravi, known for villain roles, played the controlling uncle Ratnavelu, creating a contrast with Prabhu's gentle character.
- The plot shares similarities with classic tales of a meek man's transformation, a recurring theme in late 80s and early 90s Tamil cinema.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Chinna Jameen
Vellasamy-Thalayari Mama80 films →
Thalayari Mama-Music Composer75 films →
Vellasamy-Music Composer72 films →
Actor-Composer45 films →
Vellasamy-Actor18 films →
Music Composer-Aatha17 films →
Actor-Thalayari Mama16 films →
Music Composer-Rajamanickam16 films →
Actor-Composer15 films →
Thalayari Mama-Actor12 films →
Music Composer-Amsaveni8 films →
Vellasamy-Aatha7 films →
Thalayari Mama-Rajamanickam7 films →
Thalayari Mama-Actor7 films →
Thalayari Mama-Aatha7 films →
Director-Composer6 films →
Thalayari Mama-Director5 films →



