Chitthi


Chitthi is a 1966 Indian Tamil language film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Padmini and Gemini Ganesan. It is based on the play Dayanidhi written by Vai. Mu. Kothainayaki. The film was remade in Hindi as Aurat, in Malayalam as Achante Bharya, in Telugu as Pinni and in Kannada as Chikkamma.

Cast

The film was an adaptation of stage play Dayanidhi written by Vai. Mu. Kothainayaki.

Themes

According to the book Beyond Bollywood, Chitthi subverts the wicked stepmother trope by making her a figure of suffering and sacrifice, protecting her stepchildren from her callous and irresponsible husband.

Soundtrack

Music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Kannadasan and Udumalai Narayana Kavi.

Reception

T. M. Ramachandran of Sport and Pastime positively reviewed the film praising Gopalakrishnan's direction and also praising cast and crew members of the film.