{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2022}} {{Infobox film | image = Thotta Chinungi.jpg | caption = Title card | director = K. S. Adhiyaman | writer = K. S. Adhiyaman | starring = Karthik<br />Raghuvaran<br />Revathi<br />Nagendra Prasad<br />Devayani | cinematography = Nagendran | editing = Gokula Chezhan | music = Philip–Jerry | studio = Span Vision | released = {{Film date|df=yes|1995|12|15|ref1=}} | country = India | language = Tamil }} '''''Thotta Chinungi''''' ({{Translation|Touch-me-not}})<ref>{{Cite book |last=Subramoniam |first=Appian |title=Plants with Anti-Diabetes Mellitus Properties |publisher=CRC Press |year=2016 |isbn=9781482249903 |pages=277}}</ref> is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. S. Adhiyaman, starring Karthik, Raghuvaran, Revathi, Nagendra Prasad and Devayani (in her Tamil debut). It was released on 15 December 1995.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thotta Chinungi ( 1995 ) |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/allCast.cgi?id=1897 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040813222124/http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/allCast.cgi?id=1897 |archive-date=13 August 2004 |access-date=19 September 2022 |website=Cinesouth}}</ref> The film was remade in Hindi as ''Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam'' (2002) by the same director.
== Plot == Gopal has been in love with Bhuvana since their childhood. As they grow older, they eventually get married.
Soon, problems start to arise. Gopal disapproves of Bhuvana's unemployed younger brother, Prasad, who lives with them, and throws him out. He also grows suspicious of Mano, Bhuvana's childhood friend, a famous singer whom Bhuvana is very fond of.
Eventually, Gopal suspects them of having an affair and throws Bhuvana out of their house.
Bhuvana, who loves Gopal equally, doesn't understand the reason behind his jealousy. She is devastated upon learning that Gopal wants a divorce. Prasad and Mano try talking sense into Gopal, but Bhuvana forbids them. Mano arranges a meeting with Gopal, but it does not end well.
Mano is shocked upon learning that his relationship with Bhuvana has caused problems with Gopal. Mano talks to Bhuvana, who believes that she is at fault. She realizes that Gopal had disapproved of her relationship with Mano and had tried restricting her from seeing him.
Mano promises to never see her again. He explains to his girlfriend Amlu about the incident, and Amlu confronts Gopal. Gopal learns that Bhuvana is pregnant and is in labour. He realises that his wrongdoings and the love Bhuvana has for him, and they reconcile.
== Cast == {{Cast listing| * Karthik as Mano * Raghuvaran as Gopal * Revathi as Bhuvana * Rohini as Amlu<!-- is she the one credited as Jyoti Meena? --> (Guest Appearance) * Nagendra Prasad as Prasad * Devayani as Ramya * M. N. Nambiar as Chandrashekar (Guest Appearance) * Senthil as Pinky * Padmapriya as Lakshmi (Guest Appearance) * Vichithra as Monica * Praveen Gajendran as Young Gopal *Monica as young Bhuvana *Kumarimuthu as Krishna *Pasi Sathya as Sathya *Rajinikanth as Himself (Reused footage from various films) }}
== Production == ''Thotta Chinungi'' is the first Tamil film for Devayani.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Praveenkumar |first=K |date=25 May 2022 |title=#UnforgettableOnes: Actress Devayani |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/unforgettableones-actress-devayani/articleshow/91782594.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204165348/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/unforgettableones-actress-devayani/articleshow/91782594.cms |archive-date=4 February 2023 |access-date=19 September 2022 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> It is also the debut for Priyan (then known as Nagendran) as the lead cinematographer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 November 2017 |title=Tamil cinematographer Priyan passes away, celebrities pour in condolences |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tamil-cinematographer-priyan-passes-away-celebrities-pour-in-condolences-4929947/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204165352/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tamil-cinematographer-priyan-passes-away-celebrities-pour-in-condolences-4929947/ |archive-date=4 February 2023 |access-date=19 September 2022 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
== Soundtrack == Soundtrack was composed by the duo Philip–Jerry with lyrics by Vaali.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2018 |title=Thotta Chinungi |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/thotta-chinungi/eZaa7AFlSAw_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204165402/https://www.jiosaavn.com/no-match |archive-date=4 February 2023 |access-date=19 September 2022 |website=JioSaavn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mettukudi / Gokulathil Seethai / Thotta Chinungi |url=https://avdigital.in/products/mettukudi-gokulathil-seethai-thotta-chinungi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926161053/https://avdigital.in/products/mettukudi-gokulathil-seethai-thotta-chinungi |archive-date=26 September 2022 |access-date=6 February 2023 |website=AVDigital}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Thott Chinungi |url=https://avdigital.in/products/thott-chinungi |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925200852/https://avdigital.in/products/thott-chinungi |archive-date=25 September 2022 |access-date=4 May 2025 |website=AVDigital}}</ref> It is Philip–Jerry's debut Indian film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bai |first=D. Devika |date=13 August 1998 |title=Phil and Jerry on a musical high |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=s8BhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yxQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3877%2C2206576 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821104207/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=s8BhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yxQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3877%2C2206576 |archive-date=21 August 2024 |access-date=30 June 2023 |work=New Straits Times |pages=Arts 3 |via=Google News Archive}}</ref>
{{Track listing | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Maname Thotta Chinungi | note1 = male | lyrics1 = Vaali | extra1 = Hariharan | length1 = | title2 = Maname Thotta Chinungi | note2 = female | lyrics2 = Vaali | extra2 = K. S. Chithra | length2 = | title3 = Ramya Ramya | note3 = | lyrics3 = K. S. Adhiyaman | extra3 = S. P. Balasubramaniam, Anupama, Anuradha, Jerry | length3 = | title4 = Rajni Vara Bhavani | note4 = | lyrics4 = Piraisoodan | extra4 = Shahul Hameed, Sujatha, S. P. Sailaja | length4 = | title5 = Coke Pepsi | note5 = | lyrics5 = | extra5 = Suresh Peters | length5 = | title6 = Illanthendral Veesum | note6 = | lyrics6 = Vaali | extra6 = K. J. Yesudas | length6 = | title7 = Ilanthendral Veesum 2 | note7 = | lyrics7 = Vaali | extra7 = Mano | length7 = | title8 = Ilanthendral Veesum 3 | note8 = | lyrics8 = Vaali | extra8 = T. L. Maharajan | length8 = | title9 = Nammoda Thalaivar Ennalum | note9 = | lyrics9 = Vaali | extra9 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | length9 = }}
== Critical reception == K. Vijiyan of ''New Straits Times'' said the film "proved easy to watch despite running two hours and 45 minutes".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vijiyan |first=K. |date=1 January 1996 |title=Love after marriage |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3HpaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Oh8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=2781%2C222130 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204165352/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3HpaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Oh8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=2781%2C222130 |archive-date=4 February 2023 |access-date=26 November 2020 |work=New Straits Times |pages=41 |via=Google News Archive}}</ref> ''Kalki'' wrote the film flows like a river without the rush of a commercial film and like an art film without the speed of a turtle.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=31 December 1995 |title=தொட்டா சிணுங்கி |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1995-12-31/page/9/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230206151806/https://archive.org/details/kalki1995-12-31/page/9/mode/2up |archive-date=6 February 2023 |access-date=6 February 2023 |magazine=Kalki |page=9 |language=Ta |via=Internet Archive}}</ref> D. S. Ramanujam of ''The Hindu'' wrote, "The mental conflict of a husband suspecting the platonic relationship of his wife with a male friend, known to her for long, attains glorious proportions, thanks to the wonderful performances of Raghuvaran (husband), Karthik (friend) and Revathi". He also appreciated the writing and direction of Adhiyaman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramanujam |first=D. S. |date=22 December 1995 |title=Cinema: Thotta Sinungi/Murai Maapillai/Varaar Chandiar |url=http://www.webpage.com/hindu/951223/03/2227a.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19961221181904/http://www.webpage.com/hindu/951223/03/2227a.html |archive-date=1996-12-21 |access-date=9 July 2023 |work=The Hindu}}</ref>
== Remake == Adhiyaman chose to direct his first Hindi film and began remaking ''Thotta Chinungi'' in Hindi as ''Aap Mere Hai Sanam'' in early 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chandra |first=Anupama |date=2 March 1998 |title=After successive flops and press obits, Madhuri Dixit returns to the top |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/19980302-after-successive-flops-and-press-obits-madhuri-dixit-returns-to-the-top-825804-1998-03-02 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706112532/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/19980302-after-successive-flops-and-press-obits-madhuri-dixit-returns-to-the-top-825804-1998-03-02 |archive-date=6 July 2022 |access-date=19 September 2022 |website=India Today}}</ref> The film languished in production hell and was eventually released in 2002 as ''Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Kuljinder |date=31 May 2002 |title=Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2002/05/31/hum_tumhare_hain_sanam_2002_review.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818205254/http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2002/05/31/hum_tumhare_hain_sanam_2002_review.shtml |archive-date=18 August 2016 |access-date=21 September 2018 |website=BBC Online}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bora |first=Anita |date=24 May 2002 |title=Two's company, three's jealousy |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/may/24hum.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044053/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/may/24hum.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=21 September 2018 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref>
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== External links == * {{IMDb title}} {{K. S. Adhiyaman}}
Category:1995 Indian films Category:1995 Tamil-language films Category:1995 films Category:1995 romantic drama films Category:Films directed by K. S. Adhiyaman Category:Indian romantic drama films Category:Tamil films remade in other languages Category:Tamil-language Indian films Category:Tamil-language romantic drama films