Vandicholai Chinraasu is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed and co-written by Manoj Kumar, and produced by Vivekananda Pictures. This remains the only Sathyaraj film as hero where A. R. Rahman composed the music. It was released on 15 April 1994,[1] and received mixed reviews from critics.[2]
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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 |
Production company | Vivekananda Pictures |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Chinnrasu lives with his father Rathnasamy and sister. 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 movie 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 month. Hearing this, Chinnrasu remembers his past life and how he gets such a punishment.
The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman and the lyrics were written by Vairamuthu, Pulamaipithan and Na. Kamarasan.[3] For the dubbed Telugu version Bobbili Paparayudu, lyrics were written by Vennelakanti.[4] The song "Senthamizh Naatu Thamizhachiye", despite its popularity, has received criticism for its seemingly sexist and misogynistic lyrics.[5][6]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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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" | Vairamuthu | 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 |
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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 |
The Indian Express wrote, "There is nothing new in the story-line. Nor in the scenes. The performance are quite listless".[7] K. Vijiyin of New Straits Times wrote that film "is for die-hard Sathyaraj fans".[8] R. P. R. of Kalki felt Sathyaraj's acting prowess was wasted.[9]