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Chinna Durai (1952 film)
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Wikipedia article
'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.
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, also played in dual roles.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa and the lyrics were penned by K. D. Santhanam.
Reception
According to historian Randor Guy, 'Chinna Durai' was commercially unsuccessful due to Mahalingam's poor directorial skills.
References
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