Chinna Kounder

Chinna Kounder

Year: 1992

Runtime: 143 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: R. V. Udayakumar

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The village head is known for his unwavering honesty and fair judgments, guiding the community with integrity. When a hidden conspiracy threatens his reputation and the peace of the village, he confronts the plot with courage, determined to uncover the truth and restore justice for his people.

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Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu

The story unfolds in a rural Tamil Nadu setting within the Coimbatore district, centered on a cluster of villages governed by a hereditary village judge. Everyday life revolves around land, temples, panchayats, and a strong sense of community identity. The central temple on disputed land becomes a flashpoint that exposes loyalties, power, and the limits of justice.

🏞️ Rural village 🕌 Temple land dispute ⚖️ Village governance

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Main Characters – Chinna Kounder (1992)

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Chinna Gounder (Vijayakanth)

The wealthiest and most respected landlord in the village, Chinna Gounder embodies justice, loyalty, and authority. He upholds village law, challenges forged documents, and protects his family and the community from ploys to seize temple land. His calm demeanor hides a fierce commitment to truth and fair play, even when personal costs are high.

🏡 Wealthy 💼 Leader ⚖️ Just

Devayani (Sukanya)

A bold, resilient village woman who becomes Chinna Gounder’s partner. She stands up to social pressure, helps defend her family, and demonstrates courage in the face of accusations. Her love and loyalty drive much of the personal conflict and reconciliation in the story.

❤️ Love 🛡️ Loyal 💪 Strong

Sakkara Gounder (Ra. Sankaran)

A calculating rival bent on grabbing temple land by forging documents and manipulating people. He engineers poison and frames others to serve his ambition, becoming the central antagonist. His downfall arrives when truth, evidence, and village judgment prevail.

🗡️ Villain 💰 Greed 🧭 Manipulation

Sundari

The second wife of Sakkarai whose position is tied to the temple dispute and land ownership. Her presence is indicative of the tangled family networks that influence village power dynamics. She figures in the backstory of the temple land conflict.

🏺 Power 🧭 Family 💬 Intrigue

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Major Themes – Chinna Kounder (1992)

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⚖️ Justice

Chinna Gounder upholds village law, exposes forged documents, and seeks rightful ownership of the temple land. The film explores how truth is established within a close-knit community where panchayat decisions carry weight. It highlights integrity, accountability, and the consequences of corruption.

❤️ Love & Loyalty

Devayani and Chinna Gounder build a relationship that endures intimidation, accusations, and social scrutiny. Loyalty to family and village code shapes their choices and resilience. Their bond provides a humane contrast to the greed-driven conflict around land and power.

🗡️ Conflict & Retribution

Sakkara Gounder’s schemes ignite deceit, violence, and a cascade of falsehoods aimed at seizing temple land. The narrative charts the rise and fall of schemes as truth and village judgment converge. Revenge gives way to reckoning and, ultimately, forgiveness.

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