Chandralekha

Chandralekha is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by Nambirajan. Starring Vijay and Vanitha Vijayakumar in her debut, the film revolves around an orthodox Brahmin girl falls in love with a Muslim boy, Rahim, but their families do not accept it. Meanwhile, the lovers try to elope and are caught by militants in the forest. Chandralekha was released on 23 October 1995 during Diwali, and performed mediocre at the box office, even though the film songs were a hit. Plot Chandralekha, an orthodox Brahmin girl, had led a sheltered life within the confines of her community. Rahim, on the other hand, was a free-spirited and Muslim boy. Their paths crossed one fateful day when they both happened to visit a local bookstore, drawn to the power of literature. They struck up a conversation, sharing their thoughts and dreams, and a deep connection began to form between them. Unbeknownst to Chandralekha and Rahim, Salima, a childhood friend of Rahim, had harbored strong feelings for him since they were young. Salima had always envisioned a future with Rahim and was devastated to discover his growing affection for Chandralekha. Consumed by jealousy and unable to accept his choice, she confided in her older brother, Jamal, seeking his help to secure Rahim's love for herself.