Siraiyil Pootha Chinnamalar(1990)
Siraiyil Pootha Chinnamalar is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Amirtham and produced by M. Gopi. The film stars Vijayakanth in a dual role as Muthappa and Parthiban, alongside Bhanupriya, Shantipriya, and Rajesh. The story follows a poor singer who is imprisoned by a cruel landlord after marrying his sister, and his son who returns years later to seek justice. The film explores themes of love, oppression, and family bonds. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack, which features songs like 'Aalolam Paadum' and 'Adhisaya Nadamidum'. The film was Bhanupriya's home production and marked Amirtham's directorial comeback after eight years. It received mixed reviews but is remembered for its emotional story and Vijayakanth's double role. The film was released on 21 July 1990.
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- Theatrical Release
- 20 July 1990
- Director
- Amirtham
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A poor singer named Muthappa marries the sister of a cruel landlord. The landlord locks them in separate secret prisons for years. Their son Parthiban grows up and returns to the village to find his father and take revenge. He must defeat the landlord and free his family.
“A flower that bloomed in prison”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Siraiyil Pootha Chinnamalar
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Vijayakanth & Ilayaraja (50 films together), Ilayaraja & Bhanupriya (13 films together), Vijayakanth & Charlie (10 films together), Charlie & Bhanupriya (6 films together), and Vijayakanth & Bhanupriya (2 films together).
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.