Chinna Poove Mella Pesu (transl. Please speak, little flower) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Robert–Rajasekar. The film stars Prabhu, Ramki, Narmadha, Sudha Chandran and Sabitha Anand. The film, produced by S. K. Rajagopal, had musical score by S. A. Rajkumar and was released on 17 April 1987. The film became highly successful at the box office. The film also marked the debut of actor Ramki and composer S. A. Rajkumar.[1][2]
Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | |
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Directed by | Robert–Rajasekar |
Written by | Robert–Rajasekhar |
Produced by | S. K. Rajagopal Annadurai Kannadhasan |
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Cinematography | Robert–Rajasekar |
Edited by | R. T. Annadurai |
Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
Production company | Esskay Films Combines |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Raja, a clever student, challenges Rekha, a rich and arrogant girl, to become the number one student. She loses her challenge but she falls in love with Raja. David, a former student, is now an alcoholic. During his college days, he fell in love with Esther but Shanthi was in love with David. Michael, Esther's father, was against their love so he beat David to death and Esther then committed suicide. Later, David survived. David decides to help the young lovers and to fight against the heartless Michael.
Though Robert–Rajasekar wanted newcomers for the film, they yielded to the producer's wish to cast an established actor. R. Sarathkumar originally had a role, but was replaced by Prabhu.[3]
The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar in his debut.[4] He also wrote the lyrics.[5][6] Over one-and-a-half lakh cassettes were sold as of September 1987.[7]
Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
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1 | "Chinna Poove" | P. Jayachandran | 4:40 |
2 | "Collegil Test" | Sundarrajan | 4:14 |
3 | "Ennada Kathal" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:36 |
4 | "Kanne Vaa" | Dinesh | 2:48 |
5 | "Kanneer Sindhum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:52 |
6 | "Poongatrilaadum" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:43 |
7 | "Sangeetha Vanil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 4:45 |
8 | "Thotta Idam" | S. P. Sailaja, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:09 |
9 | "Vangadi Vangadi" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja | 4:05 |
10 | "Yea Pulle Karuppayi" | S. A. Rajkumar | 3:34 |
On 1 May 1987, V. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express said, "Chinna Poove Mella Pesu is one of the best releases of the season. It does have some contrived sequences, but they are contrived well, and firmly establish Robert–Rajasekar as technicians of calibre."[8]