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Release Year1989
Runtime3h 00m
LanguageTamil
CertificationU
GenresRomance, Comedy, Drama
Votes8
DirectorS. P. Muthuraman
WritersPanchu Arunachalam
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRaja Chinna Roja
About Raja Chinna Roja
Raja, an aspiring actor from a village, relocates to a big city to follow his dream. There, he meets his childhood friend who promises him an acting job but later learns about his evil intentions.
Directed by S. P. Muthuraman, Raja Chinna Roja leans on a strong ensemble — Rajinikanth, Gautami Tadimalla, Raghuvaran — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1989.
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