| Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Robert–Rajasekar |
| Written by | Robert–Rajasekhar |
| Produced by | S. K. Rajagopal Annadurai Kannadhasan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Robert–Rajasekar |
| Edited by | R. T. Annadurai |
| Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
Production company | Esskay Films Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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. It was released on 17 April 1987 and became highly successful at the box office. The film marked the debut of Ramki and composer S. A. Rajkumar.[1][2]
Plot
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.
Cast
- Prabhu as David
- Ramki as Raja
- Narmadha as Rekha
- Sudha Chandran as Shanthi
- Roshni as Anitha
- Sabitha Anand as Esther
- Shubha
- Senthamarai as Michael
- Chinni Jayanth as Arokiyam
- Kumarimuthu as Arokiyam's father
- Swaminathan as Boopathy
- Annadurai Kannadhasan as Priest
Production
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]
Soundtrack
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]
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Chinna Poove" | P. Jayachandran | 4:40 |
| "Collegil Test" | Sundarrajan | 4:14 |
| "Ennada Kathal" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:36 |
| "Kanne Vaa" | Dinesh | 2:48 |
| "Kanneer Sindhum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:52 |
| "Poongatrilaadum" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:43 |
| "Sangeetha Vanil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 4:45 |
| "Thotta Idam" | S. P. Sailaja, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:09 |
| "Vangadi Vangadi" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja | 4:05 |
| "Yea Pulle Karuppayi" | S. A. Rajkumar | 3:34 |
Reception
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] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki praised Robert–Rajasekar for succeeding in narrating the story vibrantly without defying the cliches of Tamil cinema while also praising Rajkumar's music and concluded calling it a film which cannot be sure whether it is a passenger or express.[9]
References
- ↑ "Sonia Agarwal debuts in Khushboo's telly soap". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ↑ "Behindwoods : Ramki – Tamil hero, Telugu villian [sic]". Behindwoods. 24 March 2005. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ↑ Kolappan, B. (1 December 2018). "Cinematographer, director Robert dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- ↑ "எஸ்.ஏ.ராஜ்குமார்: நெஞ்சின் பாடலைப் பாடும் இசை வசந்தம்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 23 August 2020. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ↑ "Chinna Poove Mellapesu (1987)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ↑ "Chinna Poove Mella Pesu (1986) Tamil Super Hit Film LP Vinyl Record by S.A.Rajkumar". Disco Music Center. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ↑ Krishnaswamy, N. (19 September 1987). "Entry with a bang". The Indian Express. p. 19. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ↑ Krishnaswamy, V. (1 May 1987). "Dialectics of love". The Indian Express. p. 12. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
- ↑ ஜெயமன்மதன் (17 May 1987). "சின்ன பூவே மெல்ல பேசு". Kalki (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.