Children or Society: Who changed | Vaa Raja Vaa (1969) vs Anjali (1990)

WHO CHANGED? Tamil cinema accidentally recorded something fascinating. Between Vaa Raja Vaa (1969) and Anjali (1990), 21 years passed. But did children really change during those two decades? Or did the world around them change? Through two unforgettable child protagonists, this video explores how Tamil society's ideas about freedom, curiosity, friendship, education, safety, parenting, and childhood evolved between 1969 and 1990. By comparing key moments from Vaa Raja Vaa and Anjali, we examine a larger question that still matters today: Are today's children different? Or have we changed the environment in which they grow? 👇 Let me know in the comments: Do you think today's society is too strict on children compared to the 90s? ⏳ Chapters: 00:00 - Three Messages Across 21 Years 00:38 - Seeing Isn't Always Believing 01:00 - Raja and Arjun Learn the Same Lesson 01:23 - Childhood Then and Now 01:59 - Freedom vs Structure 03:08 - Who Teaches a Child? 03:40 - Education: Need vs Pressure 04:12 - Curiosity vs Expectations 04:42 - Truth Always Comes Out 05:07 - Why Childhood Friendships Endure 06:21 - Time Brings People Together 06:58 - Sibling Love Across Generations 07:33 - Curiosity About Death 08:18 - So... Who Really Changed? 08:50 - A Question for Today's Parents #tamilcinema #90skids #parenting #anjali #socialtimecapsule #vaarajavaa #maniratnam #apnagarajan #vidhaitalks #kollywood #tamiloldmovie #schoollife