Chinnanjiru Kiliye(2021)
Tamil122 mins
A naturopathy practitioner with a strong distrust of allopathic treatments goes after the kidnappers of his daughter and expose a medical crime.
Director:Sabarinathan Muthupandian
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 September 2021
- Director
- Sabarinathan Muthupandian
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Storyline
A naturopathy doctor who doesn't trust modern medicine must track down the men who kidnapped his daughter. His search uncovers a dangerous medical crime.
“A father's hunt for his daughter uncovers a medical nightmare.”
Film Details
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 September 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Archana SinghActor
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Sandra NairActor
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Kulappulli LeelaActor
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Vikramadityan NambiActor
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#6S
SenthilnathanManickam
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R. S. G. ChelladuraiActor
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Balaji SundaramActor
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Pandiyan KuppanCrew
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Mastan KhaderMusic
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Sabarinathan MuthupandianDirector
→Trivia
- The film's director Sabarinathan Muthupandian is also a practicing naturopathic doctor, which informed the story's medical themes.
- The movie was shot in just 21 days, a very short schedule for a feature film with its crime-thriller elements.
- Actor Raveena Daha, who plays a key role, is primarily known as a television anchor and this was a rare film appearance.
- The story was partly inspired by real-life debates in India about alternative medicine versus modern pharmaceutical practices.
- Despite its thriller plot, the film had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital streaming platforms.
- The title 'Chinnanjiru Kiliye' translates to 'Little Bird' in English, symbolizing the kidnapped daughter in the story.
- Several scenes were filmed in actual naturopathy treatment centers to add authenticity to the protagonist's profession.