Vandicholai Chinraasu is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed and co-written by Manoj Kumar, and produced by Vivekananda Pictures. The film stars Sathyaraj and Sukanya. It was released on 15 April 1994, and received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

Chinnrasu lives with his father Rathnasamy and sister Kalyani. Rathnasamy works in the forest office as a driver. Chinnrasu has an aim to become a district forest officer. Due to some problem, Rathnasamy gets a transfer order, and the family shifts in Vandicholai town. The first plot of the film showcases the current situation of Chinnrasu. The movie starts from a scene where Chinnrasu is in the jail and will be hanged till death in a couple of months. Hearing this, Chinnrasu remembers his past life and how he gets such a punishment.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman. For the dubbed Telugu version Bobbili Paparayudu, lyrics were written by Vennelakanti. The song "Senthamizh Naatu Thamizhachiye", despite its popularity, has received criticism for its perceived sexist and misogynistic lyrics.

Release and reception

Vandicholai Chinraasu was released on 15 April 1994, and received mixed reviews from critics. The Indian Express wrote, "There is nothing new in the story-line. Nor in the scenes. The performance are quite listless". K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote that the film "is for die-hard Sathyaraj fans". R. P. R. of Kalki felt Sathyaraj's acting prowess was wasted. For the film's release in Malaysia, the last 20 minutes were deleted by the Film Censorship Board of Malaysia.