Underplayed Gems

Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)

Kizhakku Cheemayile poster
Original title
கிழக்குச் சீமையிலே
Directed by
Bharathiraja
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Runtime
2h 27m
Rated
U
Rating
5.5 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

The film tells a touching story about the bond between a brother and a sister. It takes place in a rural Indian setting and focuses on their emotional struggles and relationships.

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What happens

Kizhakku Cheemayile (pronounced [kiɻakku tɕiːmajileː] transl. In the east border) is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathiraja. It stars Vijayakumar, Radikaa and Napoleon in the lead roles, while Vignesh, Pandiyan and Vadivelu play supporting roles. The film involves a touching sentimental story between a brother and a sister. The music was scored by A. R. Rahman, marking his first of several collaborations with Bharathiraja. 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) and unofficially in Kannada as Gowdru (2004). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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