Anbulla Appa

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Anbulla Appa
File:Anbulla Appa.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. C. Tirulokchandar
Produced byM. Saravanan
M. Balasubramaniam
Screenplay byAaroor Dass (dialogues)
Story byVijaykumar
StarringSivaji Ganesan
Rahman
Nadhiya
Music byShankar–Ganesh
CinematographyM. Viswanath Rai
Edited byD. Vasu
Production
company
Release date
16 May 1987
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]

Cast[edit]

Soundtrack[edit]

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

No. Song Singers Lyrics
1 "Anbu Thaye Anbu Thaye" K. J. Yesudas Vairamuthu
2 "Maragatha Vallikku Manakkolam" K. J. Yesudas
3 "Aththaikku Piranthaval Medhaikku" K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Sailaja
4 "Idhu Paal Vadiyum Mugam" K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Sailaja
5 "Anbulla Appa Ennappa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja

Reception[edit]

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[edit]

  1. Vamanan (17 June 2016). "Storyteller who found his flair in versatility". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  2. "Anbulla Appa – Tamil Bollywood Vinyl LP". Bollywood Vinyl. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  3. Mani, Charulatha (30 August 2013). "The power of three". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  4. "Flingback". The Indian Express. 15 May 1987. p. 12.

External links[edit]


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