Anbulla Appa
1987 film
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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]
M. Balasubramaniam
| Anbulla Appa | |
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| Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Screenplay by | Aaroor Dass (dialogues) |
| Story by | Vijaykumar |
| Produced by | M. Saravanan M. Balasubramaniam |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Rahman Nadhiya |
| Cinematography | M. Viswanath Rai |
| Edited by | D. Vasu |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
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Release date |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The story explores the complex relationship between a father, portrayed by Shivaji Ganesan, and his daughter, played by Nadiya, which leads to complications after her marriage due to her prioritizing 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 Sarang raga.[3][4]
| 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."[5] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki praised the performances of Sivaji Ganesan and Nadhiya and also praised Vinu Chakravarthy and Manorama's humour and Shankar–Ganesh's music.[6] The film did not do well at the box office and eventually became the final collaboration between Ganesan and Tirulokchandar.[7]