Siddharth, who recently revealed his second film of the year, Chithha, produced by his own company, left many people curious when the teaser was released. It was clear that Siddharth had taken on a unique role, and the movie tackled a sensitive topic.
Later on, respected figures like Kamal Haasan and Vetri Maaran shared their thoughts after watching the film and praised the direction of SU Arun Kumar. Notable actors like Nimisha Sajayan, Sahasra Shree, and Anjali Nair played important roles in the movie. Chithha received a unanimous positive response from both movie enthusiasts and critics.
The movie hit the theaters a couple of weeks ago, alongside other highly anticipated releases like Iraivan and Chandramukhi 2. While it had a slow start at the box office initially, positive word-of-mouth helped draw the audience in the following days.
Now, the latest news is that Chithha is set to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar later this month, with an official announcement about the digital release date coming soon. The Telugu version of the film was released under the title Chinna. Telugu version is also expected to stream from the same date.
The film revolves around Eeshwar, known as Chinna (played by Siddharth), who works at a municipal office in Yadadri, Telangana. He shares a deep connection with his elder brother’s daughter, Chitti, and is responsible for her daily school commute. He also spends time with a close friend, an SI. The story takes an unexpected turn when Shakti (portrayed by Nimisha Sajayan), a woman he had loved during college, joins his office as a sanitation worker. Chinna’s love life improves as Shakti reciprocates his feelings. However, a shocking incident unfolds as Chinna is accused of a serious crime, involving the abuse of Munni, his friend’s niece. Chinna’s friend and family firmly believe that he is responsible for this crime. Simultaneously, Chitti goes missing, raising concerns about her safety. The film delves into the mysteries surrounding these events. Did Chinna really commit the alleged crime against Munni? Who is behind Chitti’s disappearance? Will the truth regarding the accusations against Chinna be revealed? These unanswered questions shape the remainder of the story, creating a suspenseful and gripping narrative.
The music by Dhibu Ninan Thomas and the background score by Vishal Chandrasekhar received praise, along with the performances of the lead actors.
