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Siraiyil Pootha Chinnamalar(1990)
Tamil mins
Siraiyil Pootha Chinnamalar (1990) is a Tamil film directed by Amirtham. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Siraiyil Pootha Chinnamalar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1990.
Director:Amirtham
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 July 1990
- Director
- Amirtham
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A cruel landlord locks up his sister and her husband because he disapproves of their marriage. Many years later, he becomes enraged when he sees a young man who looks just like the husband.
“A family's past returns to haunt them.”
Film Details
5.6Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date20 July 1990
Original Titleசிறையில் பூத்த சின்ன மலர்
Also Known AsSiraiyil Pootha Sinna Malar
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilycorruptionsurvival
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title is a reference to a famous Tamil poem by Kannadasan, which adds a layer of cultural depth.
- Director Amirtham was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this film is one of his few directorial ventures.
- The movie was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu, using real village locations to enhance its dramatic setting.
- Actor Vijayakumar, who plays a key role, was often cast in intense villainous parts during this period in Tamil cinema.
- The film's soundtrack by composer Shankar–Ganesh includes a song that became a moderate radio hit upon release.
- It was produced and released during a wave of rural-based revenge dramas in the early 1990s Tamil film industry.
- The plot draws loosely on classic themes of familial tyranny and mistaken identity common in Tamil folklore adaptations.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Siraiyil Pootha Chinnamalar
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