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".
Production.
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.