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Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi (1987): Cast & Plot

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Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi is a 1987 film directed by Manivannan, starring Prabhu, Sathyaraj and Sudha Chandran. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.

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Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Director
Manivannan
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi About?

The premise of Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Prabhu and Sathyaraj are brothers who each fall for their uncle’s niece, Nadia. After her arranged marriage to a rich man falls through, she returns to the village, stays with her uncles, and eventually chooses Prabhu. Sathyaraj saves Sudha Chandran and they marry. The film ends with both brothers happily wed.

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi Themes & Keywords

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  • love triangle
  • widow
  • arrest
  • death of parents
  • brother brother relationship
  • car accident
  • attempted rape
  • incarceration
  • beating
  • grandmother grandson relationship
  • cousins in love
  • canceled wedding
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  • riches to rags
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi Cast

Prabhu leads the cast, with Sathyaraj and Sudha Chandran. Directed by Manivannan; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Manivannan

More films directed by Manivannan: Jallikkattu, 24 Mani Neram, Nooravathu Naal and Gopurangal Saivathillai.

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Plot

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi Plot Summary

What happens in Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Chinna Thambi, Prabhu and Periya Thambi, Sathyaraj are brothers who work in a spinning mill in Booluvampatii, on the outskirts of Coimbatore district. They live with their widowed grandmother, Ganthimathi. Though they quarrel often, their bond remains strong. When their mother’s younger brother returns after twenty years, both brothers set their sights on Kavitha, the uncle’s daughter. Kavitha, Nadhiya, is well-educated and beautiful, but Kavitha’s parents reject the match because the brothers are not rich or educated. In response, Kavitha and her family are sent out of the village by the grandmother, who also forbids her grandsons from visiting the uncle’s family for any personal reason.

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The whole story of Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi?

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Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi?

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi released?

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi was released on February 27, 1987.

Who directed Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi?

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi was directed by Manivannan.

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Who is in the cast of Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi?

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi stars Prabhu, Sathyaraj and Sudha Chandran, among 8 credited actors.

Does Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi have a post-credit scene?

No. Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi in?

The original language of Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi is Tamil.

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