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| starring      = [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]]<br />[[Raadhika]]<br />[[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]]
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| music          = [[A. R. Rahman]]
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| cinematography = [[B. Kannan]]
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'''''Kizhakku Cheemayile''''' ({{Translation|In the east border}}) is a 1993 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[Bharathiraja]]. It stars [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]], [[Raadhika]] and [[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]], while [[Vignesh (actor)|Vignesh]], [[Pandiyan (actor)|Pandiyan]], and [[Vadivelu]] play supporting roles. The film involves a touching sentimental story between a brother and a sister.
'''''Kizhakku Cheemayile''''' ({{Translation|In the east border}}) is a 1993 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[Bharathiraja]]. It stars [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]], [[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]] and [[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]], while [[Vignesh (actor)|Vignesh]], [[Pandiyan (actor)|Pandiyan]], and [[Vadivelu]] play supporting roles. The film involves a touching sentimental story between a brother and a sister.


''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' was released on 13 November 1993, during [[Diwali]], and became a commercial success. The film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Palnati Pourusham]]'' (1994).<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2015 |title=Why Rahman doesn't do Telugu Films? |url=https://wirally.com/rahman-doesnt-telugu-films/ |access-date=7 January 2021 |website=Wirally}}</ref>
''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' was released on 13 November 1993, during [[Diwali]], and became a commercial success. The film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Palnati Pourusham]]'' (1994).{{sfn|Trilok|2018|pp=132–133}}


==Plot==
== Plot ==
Maayaandi Thevan ([[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]]) is very fond of his younger sister Virumaayi ([[Radhika]]). She too pours love and affection onto Maayaandi. Virumaayi is married to Sivanaandi ([[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]]) from the neighbouring village. Sivanaandi's brother-in-law Periya Karuppu ([[Suryakanth]]) does not like Maayaandi and tries to create a rift between them. During a village festival, he creates a problem between Maayaandi and Sivanaandi, causing the family to split. Periya Karuppu's wife realizes this and commits suicide. Thinking that Maayaandi is the reason for this, Sivanaandi breaks all ties with him and forbids Virumaayi from seeing her brother. Periya Karuppu also dies soon after that.
Maayaandi Thevan ([[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]]) is very fond of his younger sister Virumaayi ([[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]]). She too pours love and affection onto Maayaandi. Virumaayi is married to Sivanaandi ([[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]]) from the neighbouring village. Sivanaandi's brother-in-law Periya Karuppu ([[Suryakanth]]) does not like Maayaandi and tries to create a rift between them. During a village festival, he creates a problem between Maayaandi and Sivanaandi, causing the family to split. Periya Karuppu's wife realizes this and commits suicide. Thinking that Maayaandi is the reason for this, Sivanaandi breaks all ties with him and forbids Virumaayi from seeing her brother. Periya Karuppu also dies soon after that.


Years rolls by and Maayaandi's son Seenu ([[Vignesh (actor)|Vignesh]]) comes back to the village after studying in the city. He sees his cousin, Virumaayi's daughter Pechchi ([[Rudra (actress)|R.V Aswini]]) and they both rekindle their love. Sivanaandi finds out and tries to separate the couple. He arranges Pechchi's wedding with his nephew Chinna Karuppu ([[Pandiyan (actor)|Pandiyan]]), who is a spoiled brat and womanizer. Pechchi, with the help of her mother, escapes home and meets Seenu.
Years rolls by and Maayaandi's son Seenu ([[Vignesh (actor)|Vignesh]]) comes back to the village after studying in the city. He sees his cousin, Virumaayi's daughter Pechchi ([[Rudra (actress)|R.V Aswini]]) and they both rekindle their love. Sivanaandi finds out and tries to separate the couple. He arranges Pechchi's wedding with his nephew Chinna Karuppu ([[Pandiyan (actor)|Pandiyan]]), who is a spoiled brat and womanizer. Pechchi, with the help of her mother, escapes home and meets Seenu.
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A fight ensues between the two villages, with Maayaandi and Sivanaandi accusing each other for what Pechchi and Seenu did. Chinna Karuppu fights with Seenu, and in the end Seenu wins. Chinna Karuppu says that he is not an enemy to their love but hates his uncle Sivanaandi as he did not help his father Periya Karuppu, leading to his death. At the fighting ground, Virumaayi asks Maayaandi to spare her husband's life, but Sivanaandi tries to kill Maayaandi. Virumaayi comes in between and gets wounded in the neck by Sivanaandi, much to everyone's shock. She removes the nuptial string from her neck, declaring that she does not have any more relationship with Sivanaandi. She dies in her brother Maayaandi's arms. Maayaandi carries Virumaayi while a devastated Sivanaandi looks from afar.
A fight ensues between the two villages, with Maayaandi and Sivanaandi accusing each other for what Pechchi and Seenu did. Chinna Karuppu fights with Seenu, and in the end Seenu wins. Chinna Karuppu says that he is not an enemy to their love but hates his uncle Sivanaandi as he did not help his father Periya Karuppu, leading to his death. At the fighting ground, Virumaayi asks Maayaandi to spare her husband's life, but Sivanaandi tries to kill Maayaandi. Virumaayi comes in between and gets wounded in the neck by Sivanaandi, much to everyone's shock. She removes the nuptial string from her neck, declaring that she does not have any more relationship with Sivanaandi. She dies in her brother Maayaandi's arms. Maayaandi carries Virumaayi while a devastated Sivanaandi looks from afar.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
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*[[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Maayaandi Thevan
*[[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Maayaandi Thevan
*[[Raadhika]] as Virumaayi
*[[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]] as Virumaayi
*[[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]] as Sivanaandi
*[[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]] as Sivanaandi
*[[Vignesh (actor)|Vignesh]] as Seenu
*[[Vignesh (actor)|Vignesh]] as Seenu
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*Vijaya
*Vijaya
*Sevvalai Raju as Villager (uncredited role)
*Sevvalai Raju as Villager (uncredited role)
*[[S. J. Surya]] as Villager (uncredited role)
*[[S. J. Suryah]] as a bull trainer (cameo appearance)
*[[Kalyan (choreographer)|Kalyan]] in a special appearance
*[[Kalyan (choreographer)|Kalyan]] in a special appearance
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==Production==
== Production ==
Screenwriter M. Rathnakumar first approached [[S. Thanu]] to produce this film. Thanu liked the script, worked on it with him, and then asked him to narrate it to [[Bharathiraja]], saying he is the appropriate person to direct the film. The project became a reality after he came on board. The film was made on first copy basis by Bharathiraja for the producer at a cost of {{INR}}80 lakhs. Originally, [[Rajkiran]] was considered for the lead role. However, when his salary expectation was too high, [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] was finally selected for the role. [[Vadivelu]] was paid a small amount for the film. However, after acting in the film in the character of Occhu, he stated that this film's success would establish his career, which it did. Thanu advertised the film using only Bharathiraja, [[A. R. Rahman]], and [[Vairamuthu]] in the wall posters on the launch date as they were more popular than the artistes. For the first time, computerised digital designing method was used to print posters and publicity materials.{{Sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|pp=155–157}} [[Raadhika]] was initially reluctant to accept playing the female lead since she had just given birth, but when Bharathiraja persuaded her, she relented.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 February 2016 |title=The Accidental Actress: Inside the life of TV queen Radikaa Sarathkumar |language=en |work=[[The News Minute]] |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/accidental-actress-inside-life-tv-queen-radikaa-sarathkumar-38996 |access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref> Poet [[Arivumathi]] worked as an assistant with this film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Saravanan |first=T. |date=9 October 2014 |title=Man of his word |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/poet-and-lyricist-arivumathi-talks-about-his-struggles-to-stay-afloat-in-the-mad-rush-to-name-and-fame/article6485201.ece |access-date=5 August 2020}}</ref>
Screenwriter M. Rathnakumar first approached [[S. Thanu]] to produce this film. Thanu liked the script, worked on it with him, and then asked him to narrate it to [[Bharathiraja]], saying he is the appropriate person to direct the film. The project became a reality after he came on board. The film was made on first copy basis by Bharathiraja for the producer at a cost of {{INR}}80 lakhs. Originally, [[Rajkiran]] was considered for the lead role. However, when his salary expectation was too high, [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] was finally selected for the role. [[Vadivelu]] was paid a small amount for the film. However, after acting in the film in the character of Occhu, he stated that this film's success would establish his career, which it did. Thanu advertised the film using only Bharathiraja, [[A. R. Rahman]], and [[Vairamuthu]] in the wall posters on the launch date as they were more popular than the artistes. For the first time, computerised digital designing method was used to print posters and publicity materials.{{Sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|pp=155–157}} [[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]] was initially reluctant to accept playing the female lead since she had just given birth, but when Bharathiraja persuaded her, she relented.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 February 2016 |title=The Accidental Actress: Inside the life of TV queen Radikaa Sarathkumar |language=en |work=[[The News Minute]] |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/accidental-actress-inside-life-tv-queen-radikaa-sarathkumar-38996 |url-status=live |access-date=7 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308141311/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/accidental-actress-inside-life-tv-queen-radikaa-sarathkumar-38996 |archive-date=8 March 2021}}</ref> Poet [[Arivumathi]] worked as an assistant with this film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Saravanan |first=T. |date=9 October 2014 |title=Man of his word |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/poet-and-lyricist-arivumathi-talks-about-his-struggles-to-stay-afloat-in-the-mad-rush-to-name-and-fame/article6485201.ece |url-status=live |access-date=5 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128090921/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/poet-and-lyricist-arivumathi-talks-about-his-struggles-to-stay-afloat-in-the-mad-rush-to-name-and-fame/article6485201.ece |archive-date=28 January 2021}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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The soundtrack was composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] and lyrics written by [[Vairamuthu]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 November 2016 |title=Kizhakku Cheemayile |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kizhakku-cheemayile/FtBR4ejsDyw_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430044836/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kizhakku-cheemayile/FtBR4ejsDyw_ |archive-date=30 April 2022 |access-date=30 April 2022 |website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kizhakku Cheemayile Tamil Film Audio Cassette by A R Rahman |url=https://mossymart.com/product/kizhakku-cheemayile-tamil-film-audio-cassette-by-a-r-rahman/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118053232/https://mossymart.com/product/kizhakku-cheemayile-tamil-film-audio-cassette-by-a-r-rahman/ |archive-date=18 November 2021 |access-date=30 April 2022 |website=Mossymart}}</ref> ''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' was the first film where Bharathiraja and Rahman worked together.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 January 2017 |title=The moments that defined A.R. Rahman's musical journey |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/The-moments-that-defined-A.R.-Rahman%E2%80%99s-musical-journey/article16998610.ece/photo/1/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/lRyep |archive-date=30 April 2022 |access-date=30 April 2022 |website=[[The Hindu]] |at=slide 5}}</ref> The songs gained Rahman notice for composing [[Indian folk music|folk music]], contrary to his reputation for composing westernised music.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yamunan |first=Sruthisagar |date=22 September 2018 |title=Audio master: AR Rahman's 1990 masterwork 'Thiruda Thiruda' is still stealing hearts |url=https://scroll.in/reel/893729/audio-master-ar-rahmans-1990-masterwork-thiruda-thiruda-is-still-stealing-hearts |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615091328/https://scroll.in/reel/893729/audio-master-ar-rahmans-1990-masterwork-thiruda-thiruda-is-still-stealing-hearts |archive-date=15 June 2021 |access-date=26 October 2021 |website=[[Scroll.in]]}}</ref>
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The soundtrack was composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] and lyrics written by [[Vairamuthu]]. ''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' was the first film that introduced the combo of Bharathiraja and Rahman. All songs were based on Tamil folk, unlike the previous works by Rahman which were based in [[classical music]] from [[Western culture]]. The audio of ''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' and ''[[Uzhavan]]'', both by Rahman was released on the same day. Rahman composed soundtracks for this movie featuring 6 songs. "Kathaazha Kaattu Vazhi" won [[P. Jayachandran|Jayachandran]], a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 October 2003 |title=Jayachandran, The Magic Is Back! |url=http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=1236 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071117185832/http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=1236 |archive-date=17 November 2007 |access-date=12 December 2013 |website=Lokvani.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ajith Kumar |first=P.K. |date=20 June 2008 |title=Melodic journey |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Melodic-journey/article15398989.ece |access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref>


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== Reception ==
== Release and reception ==
''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' was released on 13 November 1993.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 November 1993 |title=Kizhakku Cheemayile |page=4 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19931113&printsec=frontpage&hl=en}}</ref> Malini Mannath of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote, "With some sterling performances [..] and some emotion-charged scenes that move the viewer, ''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' may not be the classic Bharatiraja film, but it is a good film that makes you forget its flaws."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=26 November 1993 |title=Bharatiraja stamp missing |page=6 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19931126&printsec=frontpage&hl=en}}</ref>
''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' was released on 13 November 1993, [[Diwali]] day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 November 1993 |title=Kizhakku Cheemayile |pages=4 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19931113&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=17 November 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=கிச்சா |date=14 November 1993 |title=எந்தக் குதிரை, ரேஸில் ஜெயிக்கும்? |trans-title=Which horse will win the race? |url-status=live |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |pages=2–5}}</ref><!-- https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1993/nov/14-11-1993/p4.jpg --> Malini Mannath of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote, "With some sterling performances [..] and some emotion-charged scenes that move the viewer, ''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' may not be the classic Bharatiraja film, but it is a good film that makes you forget its flaws."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=26 November 1993 |title=Bharatiraja stamp missing |pages=6 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19931126&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=9 January 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Seetha Ravi of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' gave a more mixed review, saying the happiness in the stills was not present in the film.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=ரவி |first=சீதா |date=12 December 1993 |title=கிழக்கு சீமையிலே |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1993/dec/12-12-1993/p1.jpg |url-status=live |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |page=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603060014/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1993/dec/12-12-1993/p1.jpg |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=3 June 2022}}</ref>


== Accolades ==
== Accolades ==
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|Best Actor (Special Prize)
|Best Actor (Special Prize)
|[[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]]
|[[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]]
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | {{Sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=158}}
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | {{Sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=158}}<br /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parayath |first=Chitra |date=21 October 2003 |title=Jayachandran, The Magic Is Back! |url=http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=1236 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071117185832/http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=1236 |archive-date=17 November 2007 |access-date=12 December 2013 |website=Lokvani}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ajith Kumar |first=P.K. |date=20 June 2008 |title=Melodic journey |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Melodic-journey/article15398989.ece |url-status=live |access-date=7 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430040220/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Melodic-journey/article15398989.ece |archive-date=30 April 2022}}</ref>
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|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback|Best Playback Singer]]
|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]]
|[[P. Jayachandran|Jayachandran]] (for "Kathaazha Kaattu Vazhi")
|[[P. Jayachandran|Jayachandran]] (for "Kathaazha Kaattu Vazhi")
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| rowspan="5" |[[1994 Cinema Express Awards]]
| rowspan="5" |[[14th Cinema Express Awards]]
| Best Film
| [[Cinema Express Award for Best Film – Tamil|Best Film]]
| [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu]]
| [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu]]
| rowspan="5" style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 March 1994 |title=''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' adjudged best film |page=3 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |agency=Express News Service |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=v2FlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G5QNAAAAIBAJ&pg=339%2C511626}}</ref>
| rowspan="5" style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 March 1994 |title=''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' adjudged best film |pages=3 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |agency=Express News Service |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=v2FlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G5QNAAAAIBAJ&pg=339%2C511626 |access-date=10 May 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
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| Best Director
| [[Cinema Express Award for Best Director – Tamil|Best Director]]
| [[Bharathiraja]]
| [[Bharathiraja]]
|-
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| Best Actress
| [[Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil|Best Actress]]
| [[Raadhika]]
| [[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]]
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| Best Villain
| Best Villain
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==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== Bibliography ==
== Bibliography ==
* {{Cite book |last=Dhananjayan |first=G. |title=The Best of Tamil Cinema, 1931 to 2010: 1977–2010 |publisher=Galatta Media |year=2011 |oclc=733724281 |author-link=G. Dhananjayan}}
* {{Cite book |last=Trilok |first=Krishna |title=Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman |date=18 September 2018 |publisher=[[Penguin Random House]] |isbn=978-9353051969 |location=India}}


* {{Cite book|last=Dhananjayan|first=G.|title=The Best of Tamil Cinema, 1931 to 2010: 1977–2010|publisher=Galatta Media|year=2011|isbn=978-81-921043-0-0|author-link=G. Dhananjayan}}
== External links ==
 
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=0155809}}
* {{IMDb title|id=0155809}}
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Kizhakku Cheemayile
File:Kizhakku Cheemayile.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBharathiraja
Produced byS. Thanu
Screenplay byBharathiraja
Story byM. Rathnakumar
StarringVijayakumar
Raadhika
Napoleon
Music byA. R. Rahman
CinematographyB. Kannan
Edited byK. Pazhanivel
Production
company
V Creations
Release date
  • 13 November 1993 (1993-11-13)
Running time
147 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kizhakku Cheemayile (transl. In the east border) is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathiraja. It stars Vijayakumar, Raadhika and Napoleon, while Vignesh, Pandiyan, and Vadivelu play supporting roles. The film involves a touching sentimental story between a brother and a sister.

Kizhakku Cheemayile was released on 13 November 1993, during Diwali, and became a commercial success. The film was remade in Telugu as Palnati Pourusham (1994).[1]

Plot[edit]

Maayaandi Thevan (Vijayakumar) is very fond of his younger sister Virumaayi (Raadhika). She too pours love and affection onto Maayaandi. Virumaayi is married to Sivanaandi (Napoleon) from the neighbouring village. Sivanaandi's brother-in-law Periya Karuppu (Suryakanth) does not like Maayaandi and tries to create a rift between them. During a village festival, he creates a problem between Maayaandi and Sivanaandi, causing the family to split. Periya Karuppu's wife realizes this and commits suicide. Thinking that Maayaandi is the reason for this, Sivanaandi breaks all ties with him and forbids Virumaayi from seeing her brother. Periya Karuppu also dies soon after that.

Years rolls by and Maayaandi's son Seenu (Vignesh) comes back to the village after studying in the city. He sees his cousin, Virumaayi's daughter Pechchi (R.V Aswini) and they both rekindle their love. Sivanaandi finds out and tries to separate the couple. He arranges Pechchi's wedding with his nephew Chinna Karuppu (Pandiyan), who is a spoiled brat and womanizer. Pechchi, with the help of her mother, escapes home and meets Seenu.

A fight ensues between the two villages, with Maayaandi and Sivanaandi accusing each other for what Pechchi and Seenu did. Chinna Karuppu fights with Seenu, and in the end Seenu wins. Chinna Karuppu says that he is not an enemy to their love but hates his uncle Sivanaandi as he did not help his father Periya Karuppu, leading to his death. At the fighting ground, Virumaayi asks Maayaandi to spare her husband's life, but Sivanaandi tries to kill Maayaandi. Virumaayi comes in between and gets wounded in the neck by Sivanaandi, much to everyone's shock. She removes the nuptial string from her neck, declaring that she does not have any more relationship with Sivanaandi. She dies in her brother Maayaandi's arms. Maayaandi carries Virumaayi while a devastated Sivanaandi looks from afar.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Screenwriter M. Rathnakumar first approached S. Thanu to produce this film. Thanu liked the script, worked on it with him, and then asked him to narrate it to Bharathiraja, saying he is the appropriate person to direct the film. The project became a reality after he came on board. The film was made on first copy basis by Bharathiraja for the producer at a cost of ₹80 lakhs. Originally, Rajkiran was considered for the lead role. However, when his salary expectation was too high, Vijayakumar was finally selected for the role. Vadivelu was paid a small amount for the film. However, after acting in the film in the character of Occhu, he stated that this film's success would establish his career, which it did. Thanu advertised the film using only Bharathiraja, A. R. Rahman, and Vairamuthu in the wall posters on the launch date as they were more popular than the artistes. For the first time, computerised digital designing method was used to print posters and publicity materials.[2] Raadhika was initially reluctant to accept playing the female lead since she had just given birth, but when Bharathiraja persuaded her, she relented.[3] Poet Arivumathi worked as an assistant with this film.[4]

Soundtrack[edit]

The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman and lyrics written by Vairamuthu.[5][6] Kizhakku Cheemayile was the first film where Bharathiraja and Rahman worked together.[7] The songs gained Rahman notice for composing folk music, contrary to his reputation for composing westernised music.[8]

Track # Song Artist(s) Length
1 "Maanooththu Manthaiyile" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sasirekha 5:15
2 "Aathangara Marame" Mano, Sujatha Mohan 4:54
3 "Edhukku Pondatti" Shahul Hameed, T. K. Kala, Sunandha 4:13
4 "Then Kizhakku Cheemayile I" K. S. Chithra, Malaysia Vasudevan 5:41
5 "Kathaazha Kaattu Vazhi" S. Janaki, P. Jayachandran 4:33
6 "Then Kizhakku Cheemayile II" K. S. Chithra, Malaysia Vasudevan 1:41

Release and reception[edit]

Kizhakku Cheemayile was released on 13 November 1993, Diwali day.[9][10] Malini Mannath of The Indian Express wrote, "With some sterling performances [..] and some emotion-charged scenes that move the viewer, Kizhakku Cheemayile may not be the classic Bharatiraja film, but it is a good film that makes you forget its flaws."[11] Seetha Ravi of Kalki gave a more mixed review, saying the happiness in the stills was not present in the film.[12]

Accolades[edit]

Event Category Recipient Ref.
1993 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (Special Prize) Vijayakumar [13]
[14]
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Best Male Playback Singer Jayachandran (for "Kathaazha Kaattu Vazhi")
14th Cinema Express Awards Best Film Kalaipuli S. Thanu [16]
Best Director Bharathiraja
Best Actress Raadhika
Best Villain Napoleon
Best Comedy Actor Vadivelu

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Trilok 2018, pp. 132–133.
  2. ↑ Dhananjayan 2011, pp. 155–157.
  3. ↑ "The Accidental Actress: Inside the life of TV queen Radikaa Sarathkumar". The News Minute. 15 February 2016. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  4. ↑ Saravanan, T. (9 October 2014). "Man of his word". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  5. ↑ "Kizhakku Cheemayile". JioSaavn. 16 November 2016. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  6. ↑ "Kizhakku Cheemayile Tamil Film Audio Cassette by A R Rahman". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  7. ↑ "The moments that defined A.R. Rahman's musical journey". The Hindu. 6 January 2017. slide 5. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  8. ↑ Yamunan, Sruthisagar (22 September 2018). "Audio master: AR Rahman's 1990 masterwork 'Thiruda Thiruda' is still stealing hearts". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  9. ↑ "Kizhakku Cheemayile". The Indian Express. 13 November 1993. p. 4. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  10. ↑ கிச்சா (14 November 1993). "எந்தக் குதிரை, ரேஸில் ஜெயிக்கும்?" [Which horse will win the race?]. Kalki (in தமிழ்). pp. 2–5.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ↑ Mannath, Malini (26 November 1993). "Bharatiraja stamp missing". The Indian Express. p. 6. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  12. ↑ ரவி, சீதா (12 December 1993). "கிழக்கு சீமையிலே". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 1. Archived from the original on 3 June 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  13. ↑ Dhananjayan 2011, p. 158.
  14. ↑ Parayath, Chitra (21 October 2003). "Jayachandran, The Magic Is Back!". Lokvani. Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  15. ↑ Ajith Kumar, P.K. (20 June 2008). "Melodic journey". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  16. ↑ "Kizhakku Cheemayile adjudged best film". The Indian Express. Express News Service. 13 March 1994. p. 3. Retrieved 10 May 2021.

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