Chinna Durai (1952 film)

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Chinna Durai
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by T. R. Mahalingam
Screenplay by K. D. Santhanam
Based onIrumana Mohinigal
by Vaduvur Duraisami Iyengar
Produced byT. R. Mahalingam
StarringT. R. Mahalingam
S. Varalakshmi
G. Sakunthala
B. R. Panthulu
CinematographyBahadur
Edited byDevan
Music by T. G. Lingappa
Production
company
Sri Sukumar Productions
Distributed byMS Pictures
Release date
  • 22 August 1952 (1952-08-22)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Chinna Durai is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film, directed and produced by T. R. Mahalingam, and written by K. D. Santhanam. The film stars Mahalingam, S. Varalakshmi and G. Sakunthala, with V. K. Ramasamy and Chandrababu in supporting roles. It is based on the novel Irumana Mohinigal, by Vaduvoor Duraisamy Ayyengar. The film was released on 22 August 1952 and failed at the box office.

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Plot

Cast

Production

Chinna Durai is based on the novel Irumana Mohinigal, by Vaduvoor Duraisamy Ayyengar. T. R. Mahalingam, in addition to directing and producing, also played in dual roles. [2] [3]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa and the lyrics were penned by K. D. Santhanam.[ citation needed ]

SongsSingerLength
"Nilave Neethan Oru"T. R. Mahalingam02:25
"Poda Raja Podinadayaley"J. P. Chandra Babu02:56
"O Raagini Vaa Raagini"T. G. Lingappa & K. Rani03:01
"Thiraiye Nee Thoodhu Chellayao"T. R. Mahalingam02:22
"Jegam Yaavum Kaadhal Mayame"T. R. Mahalingam & A. G. Rathnamala02:22
"Aaaraadha Sogam"S. Varalakshmi03:11

Release and reception

Chinna Durai was released on 22 August 2022, [3] and distributed by MS Pictures. [2] According to historian Randor Guy, the film failed commercially due to Mahalingam's poor directorial skills. [1]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "சின்னதுரை". Kalki (in Tamil). 24 August 1952. p. 2. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024– via Internet Archive.
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