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| Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
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| Written by | A. L. Narayanan
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| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Sowcar Janaki Vennira Aadai Nirmala |
| Cinematography | M. Viswanatha Rai |
| Edited by | R. G. Gopu |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Babu is a 1971 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar.[1] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Odayil Ninnu,[2] which itself was based on Kesavadev's novel of the same name.[3][4] Ganesan played a rickshaw puller who adopts landlord's daughter.[5][6][7]
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Babu[8]
- Sowcar Janaki as Parvathi (Ammu's mother)
- Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Ammu
- Vijayasri as Kannamma (Babu's lover)
- K. Balaji as Sankar (Ammu's father)
- Major Sundarrajan as Vedhachalam (Prem's father)
- S. V. Ramadas as Mill Owner
- V. K. Ramasamy as Singaram Pillai (Babu's friend)
- Nagesh as Thulukanam (Babu's friend)
- M. R. R. Vasu as Vatti Vadivel
- A. Karunanidhi as Siluvai
- Sivakumar as Prem (Ammu's lover)
- Sridevi as Child Ammu[8][9]
- Roja Ramani as Young Ammu
- Shanmugasundari as Vatti Vadivel's wife
- Karuppu Subbiah as Rickshaw puller
- Senthamarai
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the lyrics were written by Vaali.[10] The song "Idho Endhan Deivam" became popular upon release.[11]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
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| 1 | "Varadappa Varadappa" | T. M. Soundararajan (Group Corus) | Vaali |
| 2 | "Aadhi Mudhale" | T. M. Soundararajan, Sirkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari, S. C. Krishnan | |
| 3 | "Idho Endhan Deivam" 1 | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 4 | "Antha Kalathil" | L. R. Eswari | |
| 5 | "Enna Solla" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari | |
| 6 | "Idho Endhan Deivam" 2 | T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki |
Release and reception
Babu was released on 18 October 1971 alongside Neerum Neruppum and Veettukku Oru Pillai and failed to achieve the success of the original film.[3][11]
References
- ↑ The Deiva Magan of all directors, he shared special bond with Sivaji Ganesan. The New Indian Express(16 June 2016). Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ BollySwar: 1981–1990{{#if:Arunachalam|, Arunachalam}. Mavrix Infotech Private Limited(14 April 2020). ISBN 978-81-938482-2-7
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Odayil Ninnu 1965. The Hindu(22 April 2012). Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ↑ Movie Milestone: 30 Years Of Raja Chinna Roja, Suganth, M.. The Times of India(20 July 2019). Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ When Madras cast a spell on Tamil movies, Subramanian, Anupama. Deccan Chronicle(27 August 2019). Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ Sridevi in Tamil filmdom: the child artiste who made it big, Kolappan, B.. The Hindu(25 February 2018). Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Sridevi: Queen of Hearts{{#if:Iyer|, Iyer}. Westland Publications Private Limited(2018)
- ↑ Sridevi charmed a nation with her talent and ease of acting, Vaitheesvaran, Bharani. Economic Times(16 February 2018). Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ Babu (1971) – M.S. Viswanathan. Music India Online. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 எம்ஜிஆர், சிவாஜி இரண்டாம் இடம்; ஆதிபராசக்திதான் முதலிடம். Hindu Tamil Thisai(15 November 2019). Retrieved 15 May 2021.
External links
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