Chinna Thambi (1991): Cast & Plot
Chinna Thambi is a 1991 romantic drama directed by P. Vasu, starring Khushboo, Manorama and Radha Ravi. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.
Tamil What Is Chinna Thambi About?
The premise of Chinna Thambi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Nandini, a privileged young woman, has been lovingly raised by her three devoted brothers. When a trusted astrologer predicts she will someday choose her own husband, the brothers become obsessively protective, intervening in every potential suitor and arranging her life to keep her safe from love’s choices.
Chinna Thambi Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- love
- brother sister relationship
- single mother
- widow
- rural setting
- mother son relationship
- village
- beating
- attempted murder
- landowner
- girl
- man
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- wealth
- character name in title
Chinna Thambi Cast
Khushboo leads the cast, with Manorama and Radha Ravi. Directed by P. Vasu; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director P. Vasu
Also Starring in Chinna Thambi
· 1 moreChinna Thambi Plot Summary
What happens in Chinna Thambi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a prosperous family on the outskirts of Erode, the birth of a baby girl named Nandini Khushboo becomes a cause for celebration. The three elder brothers throw a generous feast to mark the occasion, and the local singer’s young son—who had passed away—is brought in to perform a lullaby that soothes the guests. The brothers then decide to raise Nandini as their own, especially since their parents have died, and she grows up surrounded by wealth and guarded reverently by the men in the house.
Full summary
The whole story of Chinna Thambi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Chinna Thambi?
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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What is the name of the baby girl born into the wealthy family in the film?
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Chinna Thambi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chinna Thambi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chinna Thambi?
Chinna Thambi runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Chinna Thambi released?
Chinna Thambi was released on April 12, 1991.
Who directed Chinna Thambi?
Chinna Thambi was directed by P. Vasu.
More films by P. Vasu Who is in the cast of Chinna Thambi?
Chinna Thambi stars Khushboo, Manorama and Radha Ravi, among 5 credited actors.
Does Chinna Thambi have a post-credit scene?
No. Chinna Thambi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chinna Thambi in?
The original language of Chinna Thambi is Tamil.
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