Vandicholai Chinraasu is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed and co-written by Manoj Kumar, and produced by Vivekananda Pictures. The film stars Sathyaraj and Sukanya. It was released on 15 April 1994, and received mixed reviews from critics.
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| Directed by | Manoj Kumar |
| Written by | Manoj Kumar Sivaram Gandhi (dialogues) |
| Produced by | Thirupur Mani |
| Starring | Sathyaraj Sukanya |
| Cinematography | Lakshmi Balan |
| Edited by | M. N. Raja |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Chinnrasu lives with his father Rathnasamy and sister Kalyani. Rathnasamy works in the forest office as a driver. Chinnrasu has an aim to become a district forest officer. Due to some problem, Rathnasamy gets a transfer order, and the family shifts in Vandicholai town. The first plot of the film showcases the current situation of Chinnrasu. The movie starts from a scene where Chinnrasu is in the jail and will be hanged till death in a couple of months. Hearing this, Chinnrasu remembers his past life and how he gets such a punishment.
Cast
edit- Sathyaraj as Chinraasu
- Sukanya as Parvathi
- Sivaranjani as Kalyani
- Hariraj as Shankar
- Anandaraj as Santhanapandian
- Goundamani as Kittu
- Delhi Ganesh as Rathnasamy
- S. S. Chandran
- Thalapathy Dinesh
- Vichithra
- Bhavani
- Vijay Krishnaraj as Jailer
- Baby Sridevi as Lakshmi
- Chitti
- Yuvasri
- Premi
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman.[1] For the dubbed Telugu version Bobbili Paparayudu, lyrics were written by Vennelakanti.[2] The song "Senthamizh Naatu Thamizhachiye", despite its popularity, has received criticism for its perceived sexist and misogynistic lyrics.[3][4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Senthamizh Naatu Thamizhachiye" | Vairamuthu | Shahul Hameed | 4:17 |
| 2. | "Chitthirai Nilavu" | Vairamuthu | Jayachandran, Minmini | 4:51 |
| 3. | "Ye Muthu Pappa" | Vairamuthu | Swarnalatha, Malgudi Subha | 5:01 |
| 4. | "Edhu Sugam Sugam Adhu Veendum Veendum" | Pulamaipithan | Vani Jairam S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Barota Barota" | Na. Kamarasan | S. Janaki S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:34 |
| 6. | "Chinna Mayile" | Title Song | Shahul Hameed | 2:17 |
| Total length: | 23:17 | |||
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Achu Telugu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Muddu Mama" | Swarnalatha, Malgudi Subha | 4:55 |
| 3. | "Singarayya Konda" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Malgudi Subha | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Tholi Sukham Sukham" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha | 4:34 |
| 5. | "Tharaka Cheluvu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha | 4:46 |
| Total length: | 22:59 | ||
Release and reception
editVandicholai Chinraasu was released on 15 April 1994,[5] and received mixed reviews from critics.[6] The Indian Express wrote, "There is nothing new in the story-line. Nor in the scenes. The performance are quite listless".[7] K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote that the film "is for die-hard Sathyaraj fans".[8] R. P. R. of Kalki felt Sathyaraj's acting prowess was wasted.[9] For the film's release in Malaysia, the last 20 minutes were deleted by the Film Censorship Board of Malaysia.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Vandicholai Chinnarasu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. January 1994. Archived from the original on 4 April 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Bobbili Paparayudu". Spotify. 28 December 2013. Archived from the original on 4 April 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (12 March 2016). "Baradwaj Rangan remembers the list song, 25 years after 'Kabhi tu Chhalia lagta hai'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 December 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ Kabilan, Kannalmozhi (17 March 2020). "Stuck between the lines". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 March 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "Vandicholai Chinraasu / வண்டிச்சோலை சின்ராசு (1994)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "A.R.Rahman and the top heroes | Sathyaraj – Vandicholai Chinarasu". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "The game of revenge". The Indian Express. 22 April 1994. p. 6. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Vijiyan, K. (21 May 1994). "Movie ending unresolved due to censor's scissors". New Straits Times. p. 27. Archived from the original on 12 January 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ ஆர்.பி.ஆர். (15 May 1994). "வண்டிச்சோலை சின்ராசு". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 21. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Vijiyan, K. (26 December 1994). "Pick of the year's Tamil movies". New Straits Times. p. 27. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via Google News Archive.
