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Anbulla Appa
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| Anbulla Appa | |
|---|---|
| File:Anbulla Appa.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Produced by | M. Saravanan M. Balasubramaniam |
| Screenplay by | Aaroor Dass (dialogues) |
| Story by | Vijaykumar |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Rahman Nadhiya |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
| Cinematography | M. Viswanath Rai |
| Edited by | D. Vasu |
Production company | |
Release date | 16 May 1987 |
Running time | 137 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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 | edit source]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
- ↑ Vamanan (17 June 2016). "Storyteller who found his flair in versatility". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ↑ "Anbulla Appa – Tamil Bollywood Vinyl LP". Bollywood Vinyl. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ↑ Mani, Charulatha (30 August 2013). "The power of three". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
- ↑ "Flingback". The Indian Express. 15 May 1987. p. 12.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Anbulla Appa on IMDb
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