Chinna Durai (1952 film)

Chinna Durai is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film, directed and produced by T. R. Mahalingam, and written by K. D. Santhanam. The film stars Mahalingam, S. Varalakshmi and G. Sakunthala, with V. K. Ramasamy and Chandrababu in supporting roles. It is based on the novel Irumana Mohinigal, by Vaduvoor Duraisamy Ayyengar. The film was released on 22 August 1952 and failed at the box office.

Cast

 * T. R. Mahalingam as Raja Bahadur and Chinna Durai
 * S. Varalakshmi as Indramani
 * G. Sakunthala as Chandramani
 * V. K. Ramasamy as Raja Sri Krishnan
 * Chandrababu as the secretary

Production
Chinna Durai is based on the novel Irumana Mohinigal, by Vaduvoor Duraisamy Ayyengar. T. R. Mahalingam, in addition to directing and producing, also played in dual roles.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa and the lyrics were penned by K. D. Santhanam.

Release and reception
Chinna Durai was released on 22 August 2022, and distributed by MS Pictures. According to historian Randor Guy, the film failed commercially due to Mahalingam's poor directorial skills.