Chinna Durai (1952 film)
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Directed byT. R. Mahalingam
Screenplay byK. D. Santhanam
Based onIrumana Mohinigal
by Vaduvur Duraisami Iyengar
by Vaduvur Duraisami Iyengar
Produced byT. R. Mahalingam
| 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 |
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| 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 |
