Chinna Durai (1952 film)

Chinna Durai
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	T. R. Mahalingam
Screenplay by	K. D. Santhanam
Based on	Irumana Mohinigal by Vaduvur Duraisami Iyengar
Produced by	T. R. Mahalingam
Starring	T. R. Mahalingam S. Varalakshmi G. Sakunthala B. R. Panthulu
Cinematography	Bahadur
Edited by	Devan
Music by	T. G. Lingappa
Production company	Sri Sukumar Productions
Distributed by	MS Pictures
Release date	22 August 1952 (1952-08-22)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

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.

Cast

• T. R. Mahalingam as Raja Bahadur and Chinna Durai ^[1]
• S. Varalakshmi as Indramani ^[1]
• G. Sakunthala as Chandramani ^[1]
• V. K. Ramasamy as Raja Sri Krishnan ^[1]
• Chandrababu as the secretary ^[1]

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 ]}

Songs	Singer	Length
"Nilave Neethan Oru"	T. R. Mahalingam	02:25
"Poda Raja Podinadayaley"	J. P. Chandra Babu	02:56
"O Raagini Vaa Raagini"	T. G. Lingappa & K. Rani	03:01
"Thiraiye Nee Thoodhu Chellayao"	T. R. Mahalingam	02:22
"Jegam Yaavum Kaadhal Mayame"	T. R. Mahalingam & A. G. Rathnamala	02:22
"Aaaraadha Sogam"	S. Varalakshmi	03:11

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]

References

1. Guy, Randor (23 October 2011). "Chinnadurai 1955[sic]". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
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.
3. "1952 – சின்னதுரை – ஸ்ரீசுகுமார் புரொடக்ஷன்ஸ்" [1952 – Chinna Durai – Sri Sukumar Productions.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 November 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2021.

External links

• Chinna Durai at IMDb