Anbulla Appa

1987 film

16 May 1987 (1987-05-16)

Running time

137 minutesCountryIndiaLanguageTamil

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

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

Sivaji Ganesan
Rahman
Nadhiya
Sangeeta
Jai Ganesh
V. K. Ramasamy
Manorama
Vinu Chakravarthy

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]

References

^ 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.
^ "Anbulla Appa Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
^ Mani, Charulatha (30 August 2013). "The power of three". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 143. OCLC 295034757.
^ "Flingback". The Indian Express. 15 May 1987. p. 12. Retrieved 22 December 2018 – via Google News Archive.

External links

Anbulla Appa at IMDb

AVM Productions

Key people

A. V. Meiyappan (founder)
M. Saravanan
M. Balasuramanian
M. S. Guhan
B. S. Gurunath
Aruna Guhan
Aparna Guhan

Films produced

1930s	Alli Arjuna (1935) Ratnavali (1936) Nandakumar (1937)
1940s	Vaayaadi (1940) Poli Panjali (1940) Bhookailas (1940) Sabapathy (1941) En Manaivi (1942) Vasanthasena (1943) Sri Valli (1945) Naam Iruvar (1947) Vedhala Ulagam (1948) Rama Rajyam (1948) Vaazhkai (1949)
1950s	Jeevitham (1950) Or Iravu (1951) Bahar (1951) Gunasagari (1953) Sathya Sodhanai (1953) Ladki (1953) Jaathaka Phala (1953) Jaathakam (1953) Andha Naal (1954) Bedara Kannappa (1954) Kalahasti Mahatyam (1954) Penn (1954) Sangham Shiv Bhakta (1955) Chella Pillai (1955) Vadina (1955) Aadharsa Sakthi (1955) Doctor (1956) Nagula Chaviti (1956) Naga Devathai (1956) Bhai-Bhai (1956) Sadharamma (1956) Kula Deivam (1956) Chori Chori (1956) Miss Mary (1957) Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke (1957) Bhabhi (1957) Bhookailas (1958) Baktha Raavana (1958) Rathna Deepam (1958) Barkha (1959) Mamiyar Mechina Marumagal (1959) Sagodhari (1959) Baap Bete (1959)
1960s	Bharkava (1960) Aakash Bathal (1960) Deivapiravi (1960) Kalathur Kannamma (1960) Bhakthathi Magima (1960) Thilakam (1960) Bindya (1960) Paava Mannippu (1961) Anubavam (1961) Chhaya (1961) Sagaaya (1961) Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962) Veera Thirumagan (1962) Man-Mauji (1962) Annai (1962) Main Chup Rahungi (1962) Naanum Oru Penn (1963) Pachhai Vilakku (1964) Pooja Ke Phool (1964) Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964) Server Sundaram (1964) Naadi Aada Janme (1965) Kaakum Karangal (1965) Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum (1965) Anbe Vaa (1966) Laadla (1966) Ramu (1966) Leta Manasulu (1966) Major Chandrakanth (1966) Bhakta Prahlada (1967) Mehrban (1967) Athey Kangal (1967) Ave Kallu (1967) Do Kaliyan (1967) Ramu (1968) Uyarndha Manithan (1968) Mooga Nomu (1968) Annaiyum Pithavum (1969)
1970s	Bomma Borusa (1970) Chitti Chellelu (1970) Anadhai Anandhan (1970) Main Sunder Hoon (1970) Sudarum Sooravaliyum (1970) Kasethan Kadavulada (1972) Akka Thamudu (1972) Jaise Ko Taisa (1973) Puttinillu Mettinillu (1973) Nomu (1974) Pooja (1975) Jeevan Jyoti (1976)
1980s	Punnami Naagu (1980) Murattu Kaalai (1980) Sivappu Malli (1981) Jeene Ki Arzoo (1981) (Hindi) Pokkiri Raja (1982) Amma (1982) Sakalakala Vallavan (1982) Paayum Puli (1983) Mundhanai Mudichu (1983) Moodu Mullu (1983) Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey (1983) Soorakottai Singakutti (1983) Pudhumai Penn (1984) Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984) Nalla Thambi (1985) Siksha (1985) Uyarndha Ullam (1985) Mr. Bharath (1986) Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986) Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu (1986) Dharma Devathai (1986) Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987) (Telugu) Sankar Guru / Chinnari Devata (1987) (Tamil-Telugu bilingual) Anbulla Appa (1987) Per Sollum Pillai (1987) Manithan (1987) Paatti Sollai Thattathe (1988) Thaimel Aanai (1988) Vasanthi (1988) Sonthakkaran (1989) Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1989) (Telugu) Raja Chinna Roja (1989) Penn Puthi Mun Puthi (1989)
1990s	Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (1990) Thiyagu (1990) Maanagara Kaaval (1991) Paattondru Ketten (1991) Aa Okkati Adakku (1992) (Telugu) Yajaman (1993) Sethupathi IPS (1994) Sakthivel (1994) Minsara Kanavu (1997)
2000s	Gemini (2002) Gemeni (2002) (Telugu) Anbe Anbe (2003) Priyamaana Thozhi (2003) Perazhagan (2004) Thirupathi (2006) Sivaji: The Boss (2007) A Aa E Ee (2009) Ayan (2009) Evaraina Epudaina (2009) (Telugu) Vettaikaaran (2009)
2010s	Leader (2010) (Telugu) Mudhal Idam (2011) Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum (2014)

v t e Films directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar
Veera Thirumagan (1962) Naanum Oru Penn (1963) Naadi Aada Janme (1964) Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964) Kaakum Karangal (1965) Anbe Vaa (1966) Ramu (1966) Thangai (1967) Athey Kangal (1967) Ave Kallu (1967) Iru Malargal (1967) Ramu (1968) En Thambi (1968) Anbalippu (1969) Thirudan (1969) Deiva Magan (1969) Engirundho Vandhaal (1970) Enga Mama (1970) Babu (1971) Pavitra Hrudayalu (1971) Dharmam Engey (1972) ...Aval! (1972) Idho Endhan Deivam (1972) Bharatha Vilas (1973) Radha (1973) Sontham (1973) Dheerga Sumangali (1974) Avandhan Manidhan (1975) Anbe Aaruyirae (1975) Dr. Siva (1975) Bhadrakali (1976) Bhadrakali (1977) Penn Jenmam (1977) Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye (1978) Pilot Premnath (1978) Kaadhal Kiligal (1979) Vishwaroopam (1980) Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981) Vasandhathil Or Naal (1982) Baawri (1982) Teri Kasam (1982) Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1985) Babu (1985) Kudumbam Oru Kovil (1987) Anbulla Appa (1987) Shukriya (1988)

Films directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar