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]
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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 |
Production company | AVM Productions |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by Vairamuthu.[2] The song "Maragathavallikku" is set in Brindavani raga.[3]
Song | Singers |
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"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 |
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]
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