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| name = My Dear Kuttichathan | | name = My Dear Kuttichathan | ||
| image = My Dear Kuttichathan.jpg | | image = My Dear Kuttichathan.jpg | ||
| caption = Promotional poster | | caption = Promotional poster | ||
| director = [[Jijo Punnoose]] | | director = [[Jijo Punnoose]] | ||
| producer = [[Navodaya Appachan]]<br />Jose Punnoose | | producer = [[Navodaya Appachan]]<br />Jose Punnoose | ||
| writer = [[Raghunath Paleri]] | | writer = [[Raghunath Paleri]] | ||
| starring = [[Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair]]<br/> | | starring = [[Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair]]<br /> | ||
[[Dalip Tahil]]<br />[[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]]<br />Master Aravind<br />Master Mukesh<br />Surya Kiran<br />[[Rajan P. Dev]]<br />[[Jagathi Sreekumar]]<br />[[Jagadish]]<br />[[Nedumudi Venu]] | [[Dalip Tahil]]<br />[[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]]<br />Master Aravind<br />Master Mukesh<br />Surya Kiran<br />[[Rajan P. Dev]]<br />[[Jagathi Sreekumar]]<br />[[Jagadish]]<br />[[Nedumudi Venu]] | ||
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | | music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Ashok Kumar (cinematographer)|Ashok Kumar]] | | cinematography = [[Ashok Kumar (cinematographer)|Ashok Kumar]] | ||
| editing = T. R. Sekar | | editing = T. R. Sekar | ||
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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Malayalam | | language = Malayalam | ||
| budget = {{INRConvert| | | budget = {{INRConvert|45|l}}<ref name="cost" /> | ||
| gross = {{INRConvert| | | gross = {{INRConvert|10.5|c}}<ref name="hi" /> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''My Dear Kuttichathan''''' ({{ | '''''My Dear Kuttichathan''''' ({{translation|My dear little goblin}}) is a 1984 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[children's fantasy]] film directed by [[Jijo Punnoose]] and produced by his father [[Navodaya Appachan]] under [[Navodaya Studio]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 May 2003 |title=Casting a Magic spell |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/15/stories/2003051500260100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031104184849/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/15/stories/2003051500260100.htm |archive-date=4 November 2003 |access-date=14 November 2018 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> It was the first Indian film to be filmed in [[3D film|3D format]]. With screenplay by [[Raghunath Paleri]], the story revolves around a mystical indigenous [[goblin]] called "[[Kuttichathan]]" who is under the spell of an evil sorcerer, however it gets released by three children and then befriends them. The film's soundtrack was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]], with cinematography and editing by [[Ashok Kumar (cinematographer)|Ashok Kumar]] and T. R. Shekhar, respectively. It was the debut film of actors [[P. V. Jagadish Kumar|Jagadish]] and [[A. C. Zainuddin|Zainuddin]]. | ||
The film was well received and grossed over {{INR}}2.5 [[crore]] | The film was well received and grossed over {{INR}}2.5 [[crore]] at the box office.<ref name="hi" /> Originally filmed in Malayalam, a re-edited version was re-released in 1997 with additional scenes of [[Kalabhavan Mani]], which makes it the first DTS movie in Malayalam. It was dubbed in Hindi as ''Chhota Chetan'' in 1998, which was also a box office success grossing {{INR}}10.30 crore.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=14 November 2016 |title=Children's Day: 10 memorable Bollywood films |url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/djhr8pnc7PcV5dguS98WXJ/Ten-memorable-Bollywood-childrens-films.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117193232/https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/djhr8pnc7PcV5dguS98WXJ/Ten-memorable-Bollywood-childrens-films.html |archive-date=17 November 2018 |access-date=17 November 2018 |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]}}</ref> Scenes with [[Urmila Matondkar]] were added for the Hindi version. In 2010, further scenes were added in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] with [[Prakash Raj]] and [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] and was released as ''Chutti Chathan''. A new re-mastered version with additional footage was released on 25 August 2011. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
The character "[[Kuttichathan]]" is formed on | The character "[[Kuttichathan]]" is formed based on the specialties of a deity [[goblin]] popularly known as "Chathan" who is worshiped mainly in the south Indian state of Kerala. There are cruel magicians everywhere in the world. One of them is Karimbhootham (black magician), who enslaved an invisible spirit with his magic spells, whom he calls "Kuttichathan" ("Little Goblin" in English and "Chhota Chetan" in Hindi). Two boys and a girl befriend Kuttichathan by accident and release him from the grip of the magician. | ||
On the way Kuttichathan meets Ashish, a member of the police, who is after Karimbhootham. | On the way, Kuttichathan meets Ashish, a member of the police, who is after Karimbhootham. | ||
They understand that this Chathan is friendly to kids and is a very good friend. Therefore, the girl promises to keep Kuttichathan in her house for two reasons: one, her father drinks too much, so she wants Chathan, who is a very good magician, to make him come to his senses, as after her mother died, there is no one to control him; second, Chathan, despite being a small boy, also drinks a lot. He could drink and finish off all that her father drinks, thereby changing her father's attitude. | They understand that this Chathan is friendly to kids and is a very good friend. Therefore, the girl promises to keep Kuttichathan in her house for two reasons: one, her father drinks too much, so she wants Chathan, who is a very good magician, to make him come to his senses, as after her mother died, there is no one to control him; second, Chathan, despite being a small boy, also drinks a lot. He could drink and finish off all that her father drinks, thereby changing her father's attitude. | ||
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* M. P. Ramnath | * M. P. Ramnath/Master Aravind – Kuttichathan (voice of invisible Kuttichatan by [[Nedumudi Venu]]) | ||
* [[Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair]] – The Cruel Magician | * [[Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair]] – The Cruel Magician | ||
* [[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]] – Laxmi | * [[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]] – Laxmi | ||
* Master Suresh | * [[Surya Kiran (director)|Master Suresh]] — Vijay | ||
* Arvind — Vinod | * Master Arvind — Vinod | ||
* Master Mukesh | |||
* [[Dalip Tahil]] – Laxmi's father | * [[Dalip Tahil]] – Laxmi's father | ||
* [[Alummoodan]] | * [[Alummoodan]] | ||
* P. A. Latheef | * P. A. Latheef | ||
* Aman M. A. | * Aman M. A. | ||
* [[ | * [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] (Added Portion in 1998) | ||
* [[Zainuddin (actor)|Sainuddin]] – Bartender | * [[Zainuddin (actor)|Sainuddin]] – Bartender | ||
* [[Rajan P. Dev]] – School Teacher | * [[Rajan P. Dev]] – School Teacher | ||
* [[Jagadeesh]] – Cabaret Announcer | * [[Jagadeesh]] – Cabaret Announcer | ||
* [[Kalabhavan Mani]] as Dakshinenthya Manthravaadhi | * [[Kalabhavan Mani]] as Dakshinenthya Manthravaadhi (Added Portion in 1998) | ||
* [[Kallapetti Singaram]] — Rickshaw driver | * [[Kallapetti Singaram]] — Rickshaw driver' | ||
* [[Indrans]] as traffic policeman (added portion in 1998) | |||
* [[Salim Kumar]] (Added Portion in 1998) | |||
* [[Nadirshah]] (Added Portion in 1998) | |||
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;Hindi version | ; Hindi version | ||
* [[Urmila Matondkar]] – Miss Hawa | * [[Naseeruddin Shah]] as invisible voice of Chota Chetan | ||
* [[Urmila Matondkar]] – Miss Hawa Hawaii | |||
* [[Dalip Tahil]] – Laxmi's father | * [[Dalip Tahil]] – Laxmi's father | ||
* [[Satish Kaushik]] – Professor Chashmish | * [[Satish Kaushik]] – Professor Chashmish | ||
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* [[Harish Kumar (actor)|Harish Kumar]] – Mr. Anthony Gonsalves | * [[Harish Kumar (actor)|Harish Kumar]] – Mr. Anthony Gonsalves | ||
;Tamil version | ; Tamil version | ||
*[[Prakash Raj]] – The Cruel Magician | *[[Prakash Raj]] – The Cruel Magician (Added Portion in 2010) | ||
*[[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] | *[[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] — Scientist (Added Portion in 2010) | ||
*The film was introduced by cameo appearances from [[Prem Nazir]], [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Rajinikanth]], [[Chiranjeevi]], and [[Jeetendra]] in the opening sequence in all languages | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
=== Development === | === Development === | ||
''My Dear Kuttichathan'' was the first Indian film to be filmed in 3D.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/03/24/stories/2003032402160200.htm | | ''My Dear Kuttichathan'' was the first Indian film to be filmed in 3D.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 March 2003 |title=3D fad back with a vengeance |url=https://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/03/24/stories/2003032402160200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114162506/https://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/03/24/stories/2003032402160200.htm |archive-date=14 November 2018 |access-date=20 October 2017 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> [[Jijo Punnoose]], son of Navodaya Appachan made his directorial debut with this film. After ''[[Padayottam (1982 film)|Padayottam]]'' (1982), Jijo decided to direct a 3D film after getting inspired by an article in ''American Cinematographer'' shown to him by cinematographer Ramachandra Babu.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 June 2017 |title=Cinematography students told to observe life |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Cinematography-students-told-to-observe-life/article16251304.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114162506/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Cinematography-students-told-to-observe-life/article16251304.ece |archive-date=14 November 2018 |access-date=20 October 2017 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref name="fc">{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Vishal |date=12 November 2018 |title=My Dear Kuttichathan: The Unforgettable Story of India's First 3D Film |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/malayalam-features/my-dear-kuttichathan-the-unforgettable-story-of-indias-first-3d-film/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125075043/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/malayalam-features/my-dear-kuttichathan-the-unforgettable-story-of-indias-first-3d-film/ |archive-date=25 November 2020 |access-date=13 November 2018 |website=[[Film Companion]]}}</ref> | ||
==== Technology ==== | ==== Technology ==== | ||
To understand the technology, Jijo travelled multiple trips to Burbank, California and bought sample reels of 3D films and held a preview in his studio.<ref name="hi" /> Appachan who was thoroughly convinced decided to produce this film under the allocated budget of 40 lakhs.<ref name="fc" /> David Schmier worked as the film's stereographer along with the film's cinematographer to ensure multiple images converge for 3D effect.<ref name="fc" /> | To understand the technology, Jijo travelled multiple trips to Burbank, California and bought sample reels of 3D films and held a preview in his studio.<ref name="hi" /> Appachan who was thoroughly convinced decided to produce this film under the allocated budget of 40 lakhs.<ref name="fc" /> David Schmier worked as the film's stereographer along with the film's cinematographer to ensure multiple images converge for 3D effect.<ref name="fc" /> | ||
Jijo travelled to the | Jijo travelled to the United States once again where he met Chris Condon, an expert in 3D technology. Jijo bought the special camera lens and after much discussion Chris agreed to assist Jijo in his film.<ref name="hi" /> The required equipment needed for the film had to be imported from the United States and Jijo managed to do this with the help of his friend, Thomas J Easaw.<ref name="hi" /> | ||
==== Script ==== | ==== Script ==== | ||
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=== Casting === | === Casting === | ||
S. L. Puram Anand, who worked as | S. L. Puram Anand, who worked as a production executive for this film revealed that Jijo wanted to do this film with an entirely new cast. Anand suggested Dalip Tahil for the supporting role.<ref name="hi">{{Cite news |last=Chelangad |first=Saju |date=2 April 2018 |title=Jijo and his 3D dream that resulted in 'My Dear Kuttichathan' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jijo-and-his-3d-dream-that-resulted-in-my-dear-kuttichathan/article23415321.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114163829/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jijo-and-his-3d-dream-that-resulted-in-my-dear-kuttichathan/article23415321.ece |archive-date=14 November 2018 |access-date=14 November 2018 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Sonia Bose and MD Ramnoth were cast as child artists.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 May 2018 |title=Children's day out with cast of Kuttichathan |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/200518/childrens-day-out-with-cast-of-kuttichathan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618135041/https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/200518/childrens-day-out-with-cast-of-kuttichathan.html |archive-date=18 June 2018 |access-date=14 November 2018 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> The latter portrayed the titular character.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Prakash |first=Asha |date=8 November 2017 |title='My dear Kuttichathan' leads a quiet life now |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/my-dear-kuttichathan-leads-a-quiet-life-now/articleshow/61561782.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181114094524/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/my-dear-kuttichathan-leads-a-quiet-life-now/articleshow/61561782.cms |archive-date=14 November 2018 |access-date=14 November 2018 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
Ashok Kumar handled cinematography for the film, thus making him the first cinematographer in India to have shot a 3D film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/1999/mar/25asho.htm | | Ashok Kumar handled cinematography for the film, thus making him the first cinematographer in India to have shot a 3D film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warrier |first=Shobha |date=25 March 1999 |title='Alas, realistic movies are dead' |url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/1999/mar/25asho.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129044927/http://in.rediff.com/movies/1999/mar/25asho.htm |archive-date=29 November 2014 |access-date=20 October 2017 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=20 October 2017 |title=He created magic with movie camera |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/he-created-magic-with-movie-camera/article6529512.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129065245/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/he-created-magic-with-movie-camera/article6529512.ece |archive-date=29 November 2014 |access-date=14 November 2018 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> T. K. Rajeev Kumar, who went on to become a famous director, started his career as an assistant director with this film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warrier |first=Shobha |date=12 May 2000 |title='I had no plans to direct a Hindi film' |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/may/12raj.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020135327/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/may/12raj.htm |archive-date=20 October 2017 |access-date=20 October 2017 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> | ||
In the Hindi version shot in 1997, [[Shakti Kapoor]] plays the part of a magician (originally played by Alummoodan) who tries to catch Chetan, but gets trapped in a mirror. [[Prakash Raj]] did this role in its re-released Tamil version released in 2010. [[Satish Kaushik]] plays the part of [[Jagathi Sreekumar]] as a scientist who also tries to catch Chetan, but gets destroyed. This character was played as [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] in 2010 version. | In the Hindi version shot in 1997, [[Shakti Kapoor]] plays the part of a magician (originally played by Alummoodan) who tries to catch Chetan, but gets trapped in a mirror. [[Prakash Raj]] did this role in its re-released Tamil version released in 2010. [[Satish Kaushik]] plays the part of [[Jagathi Sreekumar]] as a scientist who also tries to catch Chetan, but gets destroyed. This character was played as [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] in 2010 version. | ||
=== Filming === | === Filming === | ||
Despite proper planning, the filming took around 90 days to complete, three times the schedule of a normal film.<ref name="fc" /> The budget for the lighting was higher than a 2D film. The filming was held at Navodaya Studios and places around the Kakkanad area.<ref name="hi" /> For the | Despite proper planning, the filming took around 90 days to complete, three times the schedule of a normal film.<ref name="fc" /> The budget for the lighting was higher than a 2D film. The filming was held at Navodaya Studios and places around the Kakkanad area.<ref name="hi" /> For the famous scene of walking on the wall, Paleri suggested the sequence to be converted into a song.<ref name="fc" /> The song "Aalipazham Perukka" took 14 days to be completed.<ref name="fc" /> | ||
K. | K. Sheker and Jijo decided on a rectangular-shaped rotating room to suit the wider, landscape-like nature of the 3D frame. Jijo then entrusted SILK (Steel Industrial Kerala) with the task of constructing a steel structure on the room, made of timber. The octagonal structure, weighing 25 tonnes, was completed in a month's time. Six men on either side would rotate it to create the illusion that the kids were walking 360 degrees around the room.<ref name="fc" /> The original Malayalam film was made at a cost of {{INR}}35 [[lakh]].<ref name="cost">{{Cite news |last=Pillai |first=Sreedhar |date=28 February 1985 |title=Producer Appachen creates Indian motion picture history with My Dear Kuttichathen |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/19850228-producer-appachen-creates-indian-motion-picture-history-with-my-dear-kuttichathen-769824-2013-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822160945/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/19850228-producer-appachen-creates-indian-motion-picture-history-with-my-dear-kuttichathen-769824-2013-11-27 |archive-date=22 August 2019 |access-date=23 July 2019 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
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| name = My Dear Kuttichathan [Malayalam] | | name = My Dear Kuttichathan [Malayalam] | ||
| type = [[Soundtrack]] | | type = [[Soundtrack]] | ||
| artist = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | | artist = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
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{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| extra_column = Artist(s) | | extra_column = Artist(s) | ||
| headline = My Dear Kuttichathan [Malayalam]<ref>{{Cite web |title=My Dear Kuttichathan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP by Ilaiyaraaja |url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/my-dear-kuttichathan-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1634439694 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203033931/https://music.apple.com/gb/album/my-dear-kuttichathan-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1634439694 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> | |||
| headline = My Dear Kuttichathan [Malayalam] | |||
| all_lyrics = [[Bichu Thirumala]] | | all_lyrics = [[Bichu Thirumala]] | ||
| all_music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | | all_music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
| title1 = Aalippazham Perukkaan<ref>https://aalippazham.in</ref> | | title1 = Aalippazham Perukkaan<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archived copy |url=https://aalippazham.in/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125030457/http://aalippazham.in/ |archive-date=25 November 2021 |access-date=14 July 2022}}</ref> | ||
| extra1 = [[S. Janaki]], [[S. P. Sailaja]] | | extra1 = [[S. Janaki]], [[S. P. Sailaja]] | ||
| title2 = Minnaaminungum | | title2 = Minnaaminungum | ||
| extra2 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], | | extra2 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], Choir | ||
| title3 = Thrilokam | | title3 = Thrilokam Thilangum | ||
| extra3 = [[K. S. Chithra]] | | extra3 = [[K. S. Chithra]] | ||
| title4 = Chirakaattykkili | |||
| extra4 = K. J. Yesudas | |||
| title5 = Thithithey Thaalam | |||
| extra5 = [[Bhavatharini]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
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| name = Chhota Chetan [Hindi] | | name = Chhota Chetan [Hindi] | ||
| type = [[Soundtrack]] | | type = [[Soundtrack]] | ||
| artist = [[Anu Malik]] | | artist = [[Anu Malik]] | ||
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{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| extra_column = Artist(s) | | extra_column = Artist(s) | ||
| headline = Chhota Chetan [Hindi] | | headline = Chhota Chetan [Hindi] | ||
| all_music = [[Anu Malik]] | | all_music = [[Anu Malik]] | ||
| title1 = Chhota Chetan | | title1 = Chhota Chetan | ||
| extra1 = [[K. S. Chithra]] | | extra1 = [[K. S. Chithra]] | ||
| title2 = Ek Jaadu Hone Wala Hai | | title2 = Ek Jaadu Hone Wala Hai | ||
| extra2 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]] | | extra2 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]] | ||
| title3 = Jo Tum Kaho | | title3 = Jo Tum Kaho | ||
| extra3 = [[Anuradha Sriram]], [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]] | | extra3 = [[Anuradha Sriram]], [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]] | ||
| title4 = Jo Tum Kaho (II) | | title4 = Jo Tum Kaho (II) | ||
| extra4 = [[Aditya Narayan]], [[Anmol Malik]], [[Dominique Cerejo]] | | extra4 = [[Aditya Narayan]], [[Anmol Malik]], [[Dominique Cerejo]] | ||
| title5 = Ringa Ringa Ro | | title5 = Ringa Ringa Ro | ||
| extra5 = Shankar Mahadevan | | extra5 = Shankar Mahadevan | ||
| title6 = Parody Song | | title6 = Parody Song | ||
| extra6 = [[Shabbir Kumar]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]] | | extra6 = [[Shabbir Kumar]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]] | ||
| title7 = Billi Boli Miyaoon | | title7 = Billi Boli Miyaoon | ||
| extra7 = Shabbir Kumar, Anuradha Paudwal | | extra7 = Shabbir Kumar, Anuradha Paudwal | ||
| title8 = Bombai Ban Gayi Mumbai | | title8 = Bombai Ban Gayi Mumbai | ||
| extra8 = Aditya Narayan | | extra8 = Aditya Narayan | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Infobox album | {{Infobox album | ||
| name = | | name = My Dear Kutti Chathan [Tamil] | ||
| type = [[Soundtrack]] | | type = [[Soundtrack]] | ||
| artist = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | | artist = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
| cover = | | cover = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| released = | | released = 1984 | ||
| recorded = | | recorded = | ||
| venue = | | venue = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
;1984 version | ;1984 version<ref>{{Cite web |title=My dear Kuttichathan Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraaja |url=https://mossymart.com/product/my-dear-kuttichathan-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraaja-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102162655/https://mossymart.com/product/my-dear-kuttichathan-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraaja-2/ |archive-date=2 January 2023 |access-date=2 January 2023 |website=Mossymart}}</ref> | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| extra_column = Artist(s) | | extra_column = Artist(s) | ||
| headline = Chutti Chathan [Tamil] | | headline = Chutti Chathan [Tamil] | ||
| all_music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | | all_music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
| title1 = Chinnakuzhandhaigale | | title1 = Chinnakuzhandhaigale | ||
| extra1 = [[Vani Jayaram]], [[Sujatha Mohan]] | | extra1 = [[Vani Jayaram]], [[Sujatha Mohan]] | ||
| title2 = Poovaadai Kaatru | | title2 = Poovaadai Kaatru | ||
| extra2 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[Choir]] | | extra2 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[Choir]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
;2010 version | ;2010 version | ||
'''Chutti Chathan''' | |||
This version had new songs composed by [[Sharreth]] including re-created version of "Chinna Kuzhandhaigale" (Aalipazham Perukka). The lyrics was written by Madhan Karky. | This version had new songs composed by [[Sharreth]] including re-created version of "Chinna Kuzhandhaigale" (Aalipazham Perukka). The lyrics was written by Madhan Karky. | ||
*Kuttichathan Vanthenda | *Kuttichathan Vanthenda – [[K. S. Chithra]] | ||
*Andhara Tharagai | *Andhara Tharagai – Sajjla | ||
*Boom Boom Chathan | *Boom Boom Chathan – Sharreth & Chorus | ||
*Ulagame Odidaathe | *Ulagame Odidaathe – [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]] | ||
== Release == | == Release == | ||
The film was released in 1984 along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.<ref name="hi" /> The Telugu and Hindi versions were titled ''Chinnari Chethana'' and ''Chhota Chetan'' respectively. All the versions proved to be successful.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/2000/05/08/stories/09080222.htm | | The film was released in 1984 along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.<ref name="hi" /> The Telugu and Hindi versions were titled ''Chinnari Chethana'' and ''Chhota Chetan'' respectively. All the versions proved to be successful.<ref name="chota">{{Cite news |date=8 May 2000 |title='Chota' dose of fun |url=https://www.thehindu.com/2000/05/08/stories/09080222.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114162506/https://www.thehindu.com/2000/05/08/stories/09080222.htm |archive-date=14 November 2018 |access-date=14 November 2018 |work=[[The Hindu]] |df=dmy-all}}</ref> For the watching experience, special lenses had to be attached to the projectors in theatres.<ref name="fc" /> | ||
Navodaya distributed the film by themselves in Kerala. [[Keyaar]] distributed the Tamil version of the film. The Tamil version also became successful, surpassing bigger films.<ref name="fc" /> The film's release also attracted rumours that the use of 3D glasses was spreading [[conjunctivitis]], which was dubbed "Madras Eye". These rumours prompted the makers to add footage before the film began with prominent actors [[Prem Nazir]], [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Jeetendra]], [[Rajinikanth]], [[Chiranjeevi]] and others explaining that the glasses were sterilised after each use.<ref name="fc" /> | |||
Reviewing the Tamil dubbed version, Balumani of ''Anna'' newspaper praised the 3D effects and called it an entertaining film for children.<ref>{{cite news |last=பாலுமணி |date=11 November 1984 |title=மை டியர் குட்டிச்சாத்தான் |url=https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_23_9_24/4.jp2/full/1000,1375/0/default.jpg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250626103239/https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_23_9_24/4.jp2/full/1000,1375/0/default.jpg |archive-date=26 June 2025 |access-date=26 June 2025 |work=Anna |pages=4 |language=ta |via=[[Endangered Archives Programme]]}}</ref> | |||
=== Box office === | === Box office === | ||
The film was commercial success and highest grossing Malayalam film at that time, which collected ₹ 2.5 crore from box office and it's | The film was commercial success and highest grossing Malayalam film at that time, which collected ₹ 2.5 crore from box office and it's Hindi dubbed version ''Chota Chetan'' also collected ₹ 1.3 crore from box office.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=14 November 2016 |title=Children's Day: 10 memorable Bollywood films |url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/djhr8pnc7PcV5dguS98WXJ/Ten-memorable-Bollywood-childrens-films.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117193232/https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/djhr8pnc7PcV5dguS98WXJ/Ten-memorable-Bollywood-childrens-films.html |archive-date=17 November 2018 |access-date=17 November 2018 |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]}}</ref> The film ran over 365 days in Trivandrum, 250 days in both Chennai and Mumbai and 150 days in both Bengaluru and Hyderabad box office. | ||
=== Re-releases === | === Re-releases === | ||
The film was re-released in 1997 which was also highly successful at the box office; it had earned 60 times its initial investment.<ref name="hi" /><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/features/3d-format-rediscovered-by-hollywood-bollywood/story/17544.html | | The film was re-released in 1997 which was also highly successful at the box office; it had earned 60 times its initial investment.<ref name="hi" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=21 August 2011 |title=Cinema's born-again avatar |url=http://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/features/3d-format-rediscovered-by-hollywood-bollywood/story/17544.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710133308/https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/features/3d-format-rediscovered-by-hollywood-bollywood/story/17544.html |archive-date=10 July 2018 |access-date=14 November 2018 |work=[[Business Today (India)|Business Today]]}}</ref> The Hindi version was re-released by Nitin Manmohan in 1997, with additional scenes which involved Urmila Matondkar and other Hindi actors.<ref name="chota" /> In 2010, [[Sri Thenandal Films]] re-released the Tamil version, titled ''Chutti Chathan'' in 2010, with added scenes starring Santhanam and Prakash Raj. | ||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
The film inspired similar kinds of films in India.<ref>{{ | The film inspired similar kinds of films in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 11, 2010 |title=Magic Formula |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/magic-formula/603721/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231025064003/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/magic-formula/603721/ |archive-date=25 October 2023 |access-date=29 April 2020 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> The optical illusion house set used in the song "Aalipazham Perukkaan" was built in Kishkinta Theme Park, near [[Tambaram]], Chennai. | ||
<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=6 May 2005 |title=Now defy gravity, visit Kishkinta |url=https://www.thehindu.com/lf/2005/05/06/stories/2005050613800200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114101041/https://www.thehindu.com/lf/2005/05/06/stories/2005050613800200.htm |archive-date=14 November 2018 |access-date=20 October 2017 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> ''Kuttichathan'' has also been cited as an inspiration for the feature films ''[[ARM (film)|ARM]]'' (2024) and ''[[Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra]]'' (2025). | |||
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[[Category:Best Children's Film National Film Award winners]] | [[Category:Best Children's Film National Film Award winners]] | ||
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[[Category:Films produced by Navodaya Appachan]] | [[Category:Films produced by Navodaya Appachan]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:20, 16 March 2026
| My Dear Kuttichathan | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Jijo Punnoose |
| Produced by | Navodaya Appachan Jose Punnoose |
| Written by | Raghunath Paleri |
| Starring | Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair Dalip Tahil Sonia Master Aravind Master Mukesh Surya Kiran Rajan P. Dev Jagathi Sreekumar Jagadish Nedumudi Venu |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Ashok Kumar |
| Edited by | T. R. Sekar |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Navodaya Release |
Release date |
|
Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹45 lakh (US$63,000)[1] |
| Box office | ₹10.5 crore (US$1.5 million)[2] |
My Dear Kuttichathan (transl. My dear little goblin) is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language children's fantasy film directed by Jijo Punnoose and produced by his father Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio.[3] It was the first Indian film to be filmed in 3D format. With screenplay by Raghunath Paleri, the story revolves around a mystical indigenous goblin called "Kuttichathan" who is under the spell of an evil sorcerer, however it gets released by three children and then befriends them. The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with cinematography and editing by Ashok Kumar and T. R. Shekhar, respectively. It was the debut film of actors Jagadish and Zainuddin.
The film was well received and grossed over ₹2.5 crore at the box office.[2] Originally filmed in Malayalam, a re-edited version was re-released in 1997 with additional scenes of Kalabhavan Mani, which makes it the first DTS movie in Malayalam. It was dubbed in Hindi as Chhota Chetan in 1998, which was also a box office success grossing ₹10.30 crore.[4] Scenes with Urmila Matondkar were added for the Hindi version. In 2010, further scenes were added in Tamil with Prakash Raj and Santhanam and was released as Chutti Chathan. A new re-mastered version with additional footage was released on 25 August 2011.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The character "Kuttichathan" is formed based on the specialties of a deity goblin popularly known as "Chathan" who is worshiped mainly in the south Indian state of Kerala. There are cruel magicians everywhere in the world. One of them is Karimbhootham (black magician), who enslaved an invisible spirit with his magic spells, whom he calls "Kuttichathan" ("Little Goblin" in English and "Chhota Chetan" in Hindi). Two boys and a girl befriend Kuttichathan by accident and release him from the grip of the magician.
On the way, Kuttichathan meets Ashish, a member of the police, who is after Karimbhootham.
They understand that this Chathan is friendly to kids and is a very good friend. Therefore, the girl promises to keep Kuttichathan in her house for two reasons: one, her father drinks too much, so she wants Chathan, who is a very good magician, to make him come to his senses, as after her mother died, there is no one to control him; second, Chathan, despite being a small boy, also drinks a lot. He could drink and finish off all that her father drinks, thereby changing her father's attitude.
At the same time, the cruel magician wants the Kuttichathan to lay his hands on a treasure. Even though the magician is the owner of the Kuttichathan, he is burnt and killed by the Chathan in the climax. Chathan then turns into a bat and flies away.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- M. P. Ramnath/Master Aravind – Kuttichathan (voice of invisible Kuttichatan by Nedumudi Venu)
- Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair – The Cruel Magician
- Sonia – Laxmi
- Master Suresh — Vijay
- Master Arvind — Vinod
- Master Mukesh
- Dalip Tahil – Laxmi's father
- Alummoodan
- P. A. Latheef
- Aman M. A.
- Jagathy Sreekumar (Added Portion in 1998)
- Sainuddin – Bartender
- Rajan P. Dev – School Teacher
- Jagadeesh – Cabaret Announcer
- Kalabhavan Mani as Dakshinenthya Manthravaadhi (Added Portion in 1998)
- Kallapetti Singaram — Rickshaw driver'
- Indrans as traffic policeman (added portion in 1998)
- Salim Kumar (Added Portion in 1998)
- Nadirshah (Added Portion in 1998)
- Hindi version
- Naseeruddin Shah as invisible voice of Chota Chetan
- Urmila Matondkar – Miss Hawa Hawaii
- Dalip Tahil – Laxmi's father
- Satish Kaushik – Professor Chashmish
- Shakti Kapoor – Baba Khondol, the cruel magician
- Ravi Baswani – Raja
- Harish Kumar – Mr. Anthony Gonsalves
- Tamil version
- Prakash Raj – The Cruel Magician (Added Portion in 2010)
- Santhanam — Scientist (Added Portion in 2010)
- The film was introduced by cameo appearances from Prem Nazir, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, and Jeetendra in the opening sequence in all languages
Production[edit | edit source]
Development[edit | edit source]
My Dear Kuttichathan was the first Indian film to be filmed in 3D.[5] Jijo Punnoose, son of Navodaya Appachan made his directorial debut with this film. After Padayottam (1982), Jijo decided to direct a 3D film after getting inspired by an article in American Cinematographer shown to him by cinematographer Ramachandra Babu.[6][7]
Technology[edit | edit source]
To understand the technology, Jijo travelled multiple trips to Burbank, California and bought sample reels of 3D films and held a preview in his studio.[2] Appachan who was thoroughly convinced decided to produce this film under the allocated budget of 40 lakhs.[7] David Schmier worked as the film's stereographer along with the film's cinematographer to ensure multiple images converge for 3D effect.[7]
Jijo travelled to the United States once again where he met Chris Condon, an expert in 3D technology. Jijo bought the special camera lens and after much discussion Chris agreed to assist Jijo in his film.[2] The required equipment needed for the film had to be imported from the United States and Jijo managed to do this with the help of his friend, Thomas J Easaw.[2]
Script[edit | edit source]
For the 3D film, the makers wanted a universal theme in order to appeal children. Jijo carried the idea of a friendly ghost for years, he sought the opinion of people such as Anant Pai and Padmarajan for the film's writing. Raghunath Paleri came on board as the film's writer, took all the inputs from the experts and created the plot of three kids and a ghost. Paleri cited he wrote the script in such a way "that would have worked even if it was 2D".[7]
Casting[edit | edit source]
S. L. Puram Anand, who worked as a production executive for this film revealed that Jijo wanted to do this film with an entirely new cast. Anand suggested Dalip Tahil for the supporting role.[2] Sonia Bose and MD Ramnoth were cast as child artists.[8] The latter portrayed the titular character.[9]
Ashok Kumar handled cinematography for the film, thus making him the first cinematographer in India to have shot a 3D film.[10][11] T. K. Rajeev Kumar, who went on to become a famous director, started his career as an assistant director with this film.[12]
In the Hindi version shot in 1997, Shakti Kapoor plays the part of a magician (originally played by Alummoodan) who tries to catch Chetan, but gets trapped in a mirror. Prakash Raj did this role in its re-released Tamil version released in 2010. Satish Kaushik plays the part of Jagathi Sreekumar as a scientist who also tries to catch Chetan, but gets destroyed. This character was played as Santhanam in 2010 version.
Filming[edit | edit source]
Despite proper planning, the filming took around 90 days to complete, three times the schedule of a normal film.[7] The budget for the lighting was higher than a 2D film. The filming was held at Navodaya Studios and places around the Kakkanad area.[2] For the famous scene of walking on the wall, Paleri suggested the sequence to be converted into a song.[7] The song "Aalipazham Perukka" took 14 days to be completed.[7]
K. Sheker and Jijo decided on a rectangular-shaped rotating room to suit the wider, landscape-like nature of the 3D frame. Jijo then entrusted SILK (Steel Industrial Kerala) with the task of constructing a steel structure on the room, made of timber. The octagonal structure, weighing 25 tonnes, was completed in a month's time. Six men on either side would rotate it to create the illusion that the kids were walking 360 degrees around the room.[7] The original Malayalam film was made at a cost of ₹35 lakh.[1]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| My Dear Kuttichathan [Malayalam] | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1984 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | JS Audio |
All lyrics are written by Bichu Thirumala; all music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aalippazham Perukkaan[14]" | S. Janaki, S. P. Sailaja | |
| 2. | "Minnaaminungum" | K. J. Yesudas, Choir | |
| 3. | "Thrilokam Thilangum" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 4. | "Chirakaattykkili" | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 5. | "Thithithey Thaalam" | Bhavatharini |
| Chhota Chetan [Hindi] | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
All music is composed by Anu Malik.
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chhota Chetan" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 2. | "Ek Jaadu Hone Wala Hai" | Shankar Mahadevan | |
| 3. | "Jo Tum Kaho" | Anuradha Sriram, Srinivas | |
| 4. | "Jo Tum Kaho (II)" | Aditya Narayan, Anmol Malik, Dominique Cerejo | |
| 5. | "Ringa Ringa Ro" | Shankar Mahadevan | |
| 6. | "Parody Song" | Shabbir Kumar, Anuradha Paudwal | |
| 7. | "Billi Boli Miyaoon" | Shabbir Kumar, Anuradha Paudwal | |
| 8. | "Bombai Ban Gayi Mumbai" | Aditya Narayan |
| My Dear Kutti Chathan [Tamil] | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1984 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
- 1984 version[15]
All music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chinnakuzhandhaigale" | Vani Jayaram, Sujatha Mohan | |
| 2. | "Poovaadai Kaatru" | K. J. Yesudas, Choir |
- 2010 version
Chutti Chathan This version had new songs composed by Sharreth including re-created version of "Chinna Kuzhandhaigale" (Aalipazham Perukka). The lyrics was written by Madhan Karky.
- Kuttichathan Vanthenda – K. S. Chithra
- Andhara Tharagai – Sajjla
- Boom Boom Chathan – Sharreth & Chorus
- Ulagame Odidaathe – Srinivas
Release[edit | edit source]
The film was released in 1984 along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.[2] The Telugu and Hindi versions were titled Chinnari Chethana and Chhota Chetan respectively. All the versions proved to be successful.[16] For the watching experience, special lenses had to be attached to the projectors in theatres.[7]
Navodaya distributed the film by themselves in Kerala. Keyaar distributed the Tamil version of the film. The Tamil version also became successful, surpassing bigger films.[7] The film's release also attracted rumours that the use of 3D glasses was spreading conjunctivitis, which was dubbed "Madras Eye". These rumours prompted the makers to add footage before the film began with prominent actors Prem Nazir, Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi and others explaining that the glasses were sterilised after each use.[7]
Reviewing the Tamil dubbed version, Balumani of Anna newspaper praised the 3D effects and called it an entertaining film for children.[17]
Box office[edit | edit source]
The film was commercial success and highest grossing Malayalam film at that time, which collected ₹ 2.5 crore from box office and it's Hindi dubbed version Chota Chetan also collected ₹ 1.3 crore from box office.[18] The film ran over 365 days in Trivandrum, 250 days in both Chennai and Mumbai and 150 days in both Bengaluru and Hyderabad box office.
Re-releases[edit | edit source]
The film was re-released in 1997 which was also highly successful at the box office; it had earned 60 times its initial investment.[2][19] The Hindi version was re-released by Nitin Manmohan in 1997, with additional scenes which involved Urmila Matondkar and other Hindi actors.[16] In 2010, Sri Thenandal Films re-released the Tamil version, titled Chutti Chathan in 2010, with added scenes starring Santhanam and Prakash Raj.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The film inspired similar kinds of films in India.[20] The optical illusion house set used in the song "Aalipazham Perukkaan" was built in Kishkinta Theme Park, near Tambaram, Chennai. [21] Kuttichathan has also been cited as an inspiration for the feature films ARM (2024) and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025).
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pillai, Sreedhar (28 February 1985). "Producer Appachen creates Indian motion picture history with My Dear Kuttichathen". India Today. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Chelangad, Saju (2 April 2018). "Jijo and his 3D dream that resulted in 'My Dear Kuttichathan'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ↑ "Casting a Magic spell". The Hindu. 15 May 2003. Archived from the original on 4 November 2003. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ↑ Jha, Lata (14 November 2016). "Children's Day: 10 memorable Bollywood films". Mint. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ↑ "3D fad back with a vengeance". The Hindu. 24 March 2003. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ↑ "Cinematography students told to observe life". The Hindu. 10 June 2017. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 Menon, Vishal (12 November 2018). "My Dear Kuttichathan: The Unforgettable Story of India's First 3D Film". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ↑ "Children's day out with cast of Kuttichathan". Deccan Chronicle. 20 May 2018. Archived from the original on 18 June 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ↑ Prakash, Asha (8 November 2017). "'My dear Kuttichathan' leads a quiet life now". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Warrier, Shobha (25 March 1999). "'Alas, realistic movies are dead'". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ↑ "He created magic with movie camera". The Hindu. 20 October 2017. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ↑ Warrier, Shobha (12 May 2000). "'I had no plans to direct a Hindi film'". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ↑ "My Dear Kuttichathan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP by Ilaiyaraaja". Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "My dear Kuttichathan Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraaja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 2 January 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "'Chota' dose of fun". The Hindu. 8 May 2000. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ↑ பாலுமணி (11 November 1984). "மை டியர் குட்டிச்சாத்தான்". Anna (in தமிழ்). p. 4. Retrieved 26 June 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Jha, Lata (14 November 2016). "Children's Day: 10 memorable Bollywood films". Mint. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ↑ "Cinema's born-again avatar". Business Today. 21 August 2011. Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ↑ "Magic Formula". The Indian Express. 11 April 2010. Archived from the original on 25 October 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ↑ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (6 May 2005). "Now defy gravity, visit Kishkinta". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
