Chinna Vathiyar
Chinna Vathiyar

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Chinna Vathiyar

1995
Movie
132 min
Tamil

A scientist gets into trouble when he develops a formula that enables the soul to move out of a body and enter the person or animal present in close proximity.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: K. S. RavikumarGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Chinna Vathiyar is a Tamil comedy-drama that follows the life of Chinna, a simple and kind-hearted man who is mistakenly believed to be a wealthy zamindar's heir. He finds himself entangled in the affairs of a rich family, dealing with their schemes and manipulations while trying to maintain his integrity. The film explores themes of identity, wealth, and the true meaning of belonging.

Critical Reception

Chinna Vathiyar was a commercial success, lauded for its humor, Prabhu's performance, and its entertaining narrative. It is considered a feel-good film that resonated well with family audiences in Tamil cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its consistent humor and Prabhu's comedic timing.

  • Appreciated for its engaging storyline and family-friendly entertainment.

  • Nassar's dual role received particular mention for its effectiveness.

Google audience: Audience reception for Chinna Vathiyar on Google platforms is not readily available, but the film is generally remembered as a popular and enjoyable comedy from the 1990s Tamil film industry.

Fun Fact

The film's success led to it being remade in Telugu as 'Chinna Alludu' and in Hindi as 'Krodh'.

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