Anbulla Appa
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. C. Tirulokchandar
Screenplay byAaroor Dass (dialogues)
Story byVijaykumar
Produced byM. Saravanan
M. Balasubramaniam
StarringSivaji Ganesan
Rahman
Nadhiya
CinematographyM. Viswanath Rai
Edited byD. Vasu
Music byShankar–Ganesh
Production
company
Release date
  • 16 May 1987 (1987-05-16)
Running time
137 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Anbulla Appa (transl. Dear Father) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar for AVM Productions. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Nadhiya and Rahman. This was Tirulokchandar's last directorial venture before his retirement from films.[1]

Plot

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The story deals with the deep bond between a father played by Shivaji Ganesan and daughter played by Nadiya which causes trouble post her marriage because of the daughter Nadiya prioritising her relationship with her father over her husband.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by Vairamuthu.[2] The song "Maragathavallikku" is set in Brindavani raga.[3]

Song Singers
"Anbu Thaye Anbu Thaye" K. J. Yesudas
"Maragatha Vallikku Manakkolam" K. J. Yesudas
"Aththaikku Piranthaval Medhaikku" K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Sailaja
"Idhu Paal Vadiyum Mugam" K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Sailaja
"Anbulla Appa Ennappa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja

Reception

The Indian Express said, "Anbulla Appa anchors itself on the Sivaji-Nadiya equation not giving itself room even for lateral movement for plot development."[4]

References

  1. ^ Vamanan (17 June 2016). "Storyteller who found his flair in versatility". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Anbulla Appa Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  3. ^ Mani, Charulatha (30 August 2013). "The power of three". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Flingback". The Indian Express. 15 May 1987. p. 12. Retrieved 22 December 2018.

External links

AVM Productions
Films directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar
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