
Kizhakku Cheemayile(1993)
Tamil147 mins
Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) is a 147-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Vijayakumar, Raadhika Sarathkumar and Napoleon. With an audience rating of 8.2/10, Kizhakku Cheemayile stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1993.
Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 November 1993
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.2/10
Storyline
Kizhakku Cheemayile is a 1993 Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars Vijayakumar, Radhika, Napoleon and Vignesh in lead roles.
“A village boy's journey to find his true home.”
Film Details
8.2Rating
147Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date13 November 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'In the Eastern Village', reflecting its rural setting in Tamil Nadu.
- Director Bharathiraja cast newcomer Vignesh, his own son, in a pivotal role as the young protagonist.
- It was one of the early Tamil films to prominently feature the 'kummi' folk dance in a village festival scene.
- The movie was shot extensively in real village locations in the Tirunelveli district for authenticity.
- Actor Napoleon, known for villain roles, played a positive character as the village teacher.
- The film's music by Ilaiyaraaja used traditional instruments like the 'nadaswaram' to enhance the rural feel.
- Despite a simple story, it was noted for its realistic portrayal of caste dynamics and village life.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kizhakku Cheemayile
Ochchu-Actor22 films →
Director-Director of Photography17 films →
Ochchu-Music Composer13 films →
Ochchu-Original Music Composer13 films →
Actor-Composer8 films →
Original Music Composer-Actor8 films →
Actor-Actor6 films →
Ochchu-Actor5 films →
Ochchu-Director of Photography5 films →
Director-Actor5 films →
Ochchu-Director4 films →
Director-Composer4 films →
Director-Original Music Composer4 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Actor-Original Music Composer3 films →
Actor-Composer3 films →
Story-Director of Photography3 films →








