Chinna Thambi(1991)
Chinna Thambi is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical drama film written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Prabhu as the titular character, an uneducated village simpleton, and Khushbu as Nandini, a homeschooled wealthy girl. Manorama, Radha Ravi, and Goundamani play supporting roles. The story follows a rich girl raised in isolation by her three brothers who accidentally marries a naive village boy. The film is known for its emotional depth, Ilaiyaraaja's iconic soundtrack, and strong performances. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film and was a major box office success, running for over a year in theatres. The film released on 12 April 1991.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 April 1991
- Director
- P. Vasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
A wealthy girl named Nandini is raised in complete isolation by her three overprotective brothers. They fear she will marry against their wishes. When the innocent village simpleton Chinna Thambi becomes her bodyguard, she tricks him into marrying her without his understanding. He must now win over her furious brothers and prove his love.
“Love that even brothers cannot stop.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chinna Thambi
Cast reunions in this film: Goundamani & Ilayaraja (75 films together), Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Manorama (60 films together), Goundamani & Manorama (40 films together), Ilayaraja & Radha Ravi (37 films together), and Kushboo & Ilayaraja (32 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director P. Vasu also wrote the story, and it was his first major hit as a director.
- The song 'Chinna Chinna Vanna Kuyil' was shot in Ooty and became a huge chartbuster.
- Actor Prabhu, who played the lead, was already a well-established star when he took on this romantic role.
- The movie's plot about overprotective brothers was a common theme in Tamil cinema of that era.
- The film was a commercial success and ran for over 100 days in many theaters.
- Actress Khushbu, who played Nandini, was one of the most popular heroines of the early 1990s.
- The comedy track involving Manorama and Goundamani provided a contrast to the main romantic drama.