Chinna Pasanga Nanga(1992)
Chinna Pasanga Naanga is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars Murali, Revathi, and Saradha Preetha in lead roles. Set in a caste-divided village, the story follows Muthukaalai as he returns from the city and challenges the cruel headman Ambalam. The narrative centers on forbidden love, village politics, and the fight against oppressive traditions. The film is notable for its hit soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with the song 'Enna Maanamulla Ponnu' becoming widely popular. It was produced by congress leader A. G. Subramaniam and ran for over 100 days in theatres. The film was released on 1 May 1992.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 May 1992
- Director
- Raj Kapoor
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 2.6/10
Storyline
Muthukaalai returns to his village after studying in the city and finds it ruled by the cruel headman Ambalam. When Ambalam orders his own niece Poochandu to become a temple servant, Muthukaalai marries her to save her. He must now fight Ambalam's power and the village's caste rules to protect his love.
“Small boys, big fight against injustice.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chinna Pasanga Nanga
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Ilayaraja & Revathi (32 films together), Ilayaraja & Murali (22 films together), Murali & Charlie (14 films together), Charlie & Revathi (8 films together), and Ilayaraja & Raj Kapoor (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Raj Kapoor is the son of veteran Tamil actor M.R. Radha, making this a family film venture.
- This was one of the early films for actress Saradha Preetha, who later became known for her work in Malayalam cinema.
- The movie's title translates to 'We Are Little Children', reflecting its focus on youth and coming-of-age themes.
- It was produced and distributed by Sujatha Cine Arts, a company associated with several notable Tamil films of the era.
- The film released during a period when Murali was frequently cast in roles portraying earnest, middle-class characters.
- Music was composed by Shankar-Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in 1980s and early 90s Tamil cinema.