Chellakutti () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Natraj, written by R. Thyagarajan and R. K. Dharmaraj, and produced by Dhandayuthapani Films. The film stars Sarath Babu, Sujatha and Ravichandran, with Radha Ravi, V. Gopalakrishnan, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Nalinikanth and Master Tinku in supporting roles. It was released on 21 October 1987.
Plot
Vijay, a forest ranger, is wrongfully convicted for murder after opposing Gopal, a corrupt contractor who is abetted by DSP Rajesh and another forest ranger. Vijay's wife and son are left to fend for themselves but have the support of a child elephant. The family moves to Madras with the elephant. Eventually, the corrupt men are punished.
Cast
Soundtrack The music was composed by Gangai Amaran.
Release and reception Chellakutti was released on 21 October 1987. The Indian Express wrote that the film "portrays the goodness and gratefulness of an elephant, in a very anthropomorphic way", that children would appreciate the fact that the "elephant is seen through very human eyes" and the narrative "is spiced with glamorous dances, songs and fights". Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote that the film was too derivative from the films of Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar, that Amaran's music had nothing special, and criticised the item number featuring Disco Shanti.
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