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Chembaruthi (1992): Cast & Plot

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Chembaruthi is a 1992 action drama directed by R K Selvamani, starring Rohini as Chembaruthi (voice), Prashanth and Bhanumathi. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.

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Chembaruthi (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 26m (146 min)
Director
R K Selvamani
Genres
Action , Drama , Romance
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chembaruthi About?

The premise of Chembaruthi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Raja, a rich lad falls in love with Chembaruthi, a maid who works in his grandmother’s house. His family rejects their love due to social differences.

Chembaruthi Themes & Keywords

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  • love
  • family relationships
  • wealth
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Cast & crew

Chembaruthi Cast & Characters

Rohini leads the cast as Chembaruthi (voice), with Prashanth as Raja and Bhanumathi as Raja's grandmother. Directed by R K Selvamani; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from R K Selvamani

More films directed by R K Selvamani: Captain Prabhakaran and Pulan Visaranai.

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Plot

Chembaruthi Plot Summary

What happens in Chembaruthi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Raja, the grandson of a wealthy businesswoman, spends his days in London before returning to a rural village in India to visit his grandmother. There, Chembaruthi is the sister of Pandi, a poor fisherman who works in the grandmother’s house. The two meet at Raja’s birthday party, and it is love at first sight for Raja. Their connection deepens quickly as they begin to spend more time together, sharing smiles, small gestures, and quiet conversations that reveal a growing bond far beyond a casual flirtation. The village mood, the close-knit community, and the memory of Raja’s glamorous life in London all color their early moments, making their romance feel both urgent and fragile.

Full summary

The whole story of Chembaruthi, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Chembaruthi?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Before returning to his grandmother's village in India, where does Raja spend his days?

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FAQ

Chembaruthi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chembaruthi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chembaruthi?

Chembaruthi runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

When was Chembaruthi released?

Chembaruthi was released on April 17, 1992.

Who directed Chembaruthi?

Chembaruthi was directed by R K Selvamani.

More films by R K Selvamani

Who is in the cast of Chembaruthi?

Chembaruthi stars Rohini as Chembaruthi (voice), Prashanth as Raja and Bhanumathi as Raja's grandmother, among 7 credited actors.

Does Chembaruthi have a post-credit scene?

No. Chembaruthi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chembaruthi in?

The original language of Chembaruthi is Tamil.

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