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.
Plot
Cast T. R. Mahalingam as Raja Bahadur and Chinna Durai S. Varalakshmi as Indramani G. Sakunthala as Chandramani V. K. Ramasamy as Raja Sri Krishnan Chandrababu as the secretary
Production Chinna Durai is based on the novel Irumana Mohinigal, by Vaduvoor Duraisamy Ayyengar. T. R. Mahalingam, in addition to directing and producing the film, also played dual roles in it.
Soundtrack The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa and the lyrics were penned by K. D. Santhanam.
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, and distributed by MS Pictures. According to historian Randor Guy, the film failed commercially due to Mahalingam's poor directorial skills.
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