Bandham () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by Anandavalli Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Kajal Kiran, Shalini and Anand Babu. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Chakkarayumma. The film was released on 26 January 1985. Shalini reprised her role in the Telugu remake with the same name.
Plot
Abraham is a rich and arrogant businessman. His only daughter, Mary is in love with poor Raja. Abraham disowns his daughter while Raheem helps them get married and supports them. They have a daughter Asha but Raja dies untimely. Raheem manipulates the situation in such a manner that Abraham meets Asha and they slowly start bonding. What happens when Abraham finds out that Asha is his grand-daughter forms the rest of the story.
Cast Sivaji Ganesan as Abraham, retired general and Mary's father. Kajal Kiran as Mary, Abraham's daughter. Shalini as Asha, Mary's daughter. Anand Babu as Raja, Mary's love interest. Nizhalgal Ravi as Thomas, Raja's friend. Jaishankar as Raheem, principal of Raja's college and Abraham's friend. Manorama as Naveetha Charle as Abdul, Raja's collagemate. Babloo Prithiveeraj as dancer in song "Hey Aatha"
Soundtrack The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. Song Singers Lyrics "Mullaikodi Allikadi" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki Vaali "Baby Baby O My Baby" T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki Pulamaipithan "Bandham Bandham Pasa Bandham" K. J. Yesudas Vaali "Hey Hey" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and chorus Vaali
Reception Kalki appreciated the performances of Ganesan and Shalini, as well as their chemistry.
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