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| Directed by | M. Karnan
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| Produced by | M. Karnan |
| Starring | Jaishankar |
| Cinematography | M. Karnan |
| Edited by | G. Kalyana Sundaram K. Gouthaman |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Jamboo is 1980 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film, co-written, directed and produced by M. Karnan from a story by Maa. Ra. The film stars Jaishankar, leading an ensemble cast that includes Major Sundarrajan, S. A. Ashokan, Thengai Srinivasan, M. R. R. Vasu, Manorama and Jayamala. It was released on 15 January 1980.[1][2]
Plot
Template:More plot A varied group of travellers on a flight to the United States find themselves stranded on an island. They are rescued by Jamboo, who has lived on the island by himself since childhood. He is capable of surviving the harsh surrounding full of wild animals, raging rivers and other natural dangers. Jamboo takes on the task of keeping the crash survivors alive and eventually lead them off the island. They are forced to stay on the island until the circumstances are right for them to attempt an escape. The film chronicles the many varied dangers they face as they attempt to get home.
Cast
Soundtrack
Music was written by Shankar–Ganesh and lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[3]
| Songs | Length |
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| "Yenga Vandha Yenga" | 04:49 |
| "Yen Intha Mayakkam" | 05:36 |
| "Oh Rama Oh Rama" | 05:30 |
| "Machaan Thota Mazaa" | 03:02 |
Reception
Kanthan of Kalki said it was disheartening to see a film like Jamboo at a time when Tamil cinema was progressing.[4]
References
- ↑ Jamboo (1980). Screen 4 Screen. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ↑ திரைப்படச்சோலை 19: ஜெய்சங்கர். Hindu Tamil Thisai(2 April 2021). Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ↑ Jambu. Tamil Songs Lyrics. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine