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Chidambara Ragasiyam (1985): Cast & Plot

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Chidambara Ragasiyam is a 1985 crime thriller starring S.Ve. Sekar as Chidambaram, C. Arun Pandian and Ilavarasi. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes.

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Chidambara Ragasiyam (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 14m (134 min)
Genres
Thriller , Crime , Comedy
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Chidambara Ragasiyam About?

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

Chidambara Rahasiyam follows the naive village man Chidambaram, who is falsely accused of murder. Determined to clear his name, CID officer Beemarao teams up with the local police and his friend Arun, embarking on a tense investigation that uncovers the true culprits behind the crime.

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Cast & crew

Chidambara Ragasiyam Cast & Characters

S.Ve. Sekar leads the cast as Chidambaram, with C. Arun Pandian as Arun and Ilavarasi as Uma.

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Plot

Chidambara Ragasiyam Plot Summary

What happens in Chidambara Ragasiyam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Chidambaram, a kind-hearted simpleton from a wealthy family in Karaikudi, has cherished affection for his cousin Uma since childhood. Uma, Ilavarasi, now a well-educated woman, has fallen for Arun, her college friend. When Chidambaram’s parents, Kaathamuthu Chettiyar, [Kishmu], and Valayapatti Valliammai, [Manorama], propose marriage to Uma’s mother, Ponnazhagi, [Ganthimathi], she ridicules Chidambaram for his naivety.

Full summary

The whole story of Chidambara Ragasiyam, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Chidambara Ragasiyam?

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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Chidambara Ragasiyam Also Known As

Also known as “Chidambara Rahasiyam”.

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  • Chidambara Rahasiyam

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FAQ

Chidambara Ragasiyam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Chidambara Ragasiyam?

Chidambara Ragasiyam runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

When was Chidambara Ragasiyam released?

Chidambara Ragasiyam was released on December 14, 1985.

Who is in the cast of Chidambara Ragasiyam?

Chidambara Ragasiyam stars S.Ve. Sekar as Chidambaram, C. Arun Pandian as Arun and Ilavarasi as Uma, among 13 credited actors.

Does Chidambara Ragasiyam have a post-credit scene?

No. Chidambara Ragasiyam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chidambara Ragasiyam in?

The original language of Chidambara Ragasiyam is Tamil.

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