Bandham (film)

1985 film

Bandham

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| K. Vijayan
Written by| Aaroor Dass (dialogues)
Story by| S. Narayanasamy
Produced by| Anandavalli Balaji
Starring| Sivaji Ganesan
Kajal Kiran
Shalini
Anand Babu
Cinematography| Tiwari
Edited by| D. Vasu
Music by| Shankar–Ganesh

Production
company

Sujatha Cine Arts

Release date

* 26 January 1985 (1985-01-26)

Country| India
Language| Tamil

Bandham (transl. The Bond) 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.[1] It is a remake of the Malayalam film Chakkarayumma.[2] The film was released on 26 January 1985.[3] Shalini reprised her role in the Telugu remake with the same name.[4]

## Plot

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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

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* 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

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The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh.[5][6]

Song | Singers | Lyrics

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"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

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Kalki appreciated the performances of Ganesan and Shalini, as well as their chemistry.[7]

## References

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1. ^ "241-250". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
2. ^ "பிளாஷ்பேக் : ஒரே படத்துடன் தமிழில் மூட்டை கட்டிய காஜல்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 7 July 2025. Archived from the original on 8 July 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
3. ^ ராம்ஜி, வி. (26 January 2019). "கே.பாலாஜிக்குப் பிடித்த ஜனவரி 26ம் தேதி!" [K. Balaji liked the date 26 January!]. Kamadenu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
4. ^ Umashanker, Sudha (5 December 1986). "The little profession". The Indian Express. p. 14. Retrieved 4 January 2023 – via Google News Archive.
5. ^ "Bandham (1985)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
6. ^ "Bandham Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
7. ^ "பந்தம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 17 February 1985. p. 50\. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.

## External links

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* Bandham at IMDb

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Films directed by K. Vijayan

* Kaaval Dheivam (1969)
* Iniyoru Janmam Tharu (1972)
* Dheiva Vamsam (1973)
* Ore Satchi (1974)
* Puthu Vellam (1975)
* Eduppar Kai Pillai (1975)
* Madhana Maaligai (1976)
* Rojavin Raja (1976)
* Dheepam (1977)
* Annan Oru Koyil (1977)
* Thyagam (1978)
* Rudra Thandavam (1978)
* Punniya Boomi (1978)
* Amar Deep (1979)
* Thirisoolam (1979)
* Nallathoru Kudumbam (1979)
* Vandichakkaram (1980)
* Ratha Paasam (1980)
* Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam (1980)
* Rusthum Jodi (1980)
* Yeh Rishta Na Tootay (1980)
* Pennin Vazhkai (1981)
* Aani Ver (1981)
* Koyil Puraa (1981)
* Auto Raja (1982)
* Neeru Pootha Neruppu (1983)
* Sattam (1983)
* Anantham Ajnatham (1983)
* Snehabandanam (1983)
* Thirakal (1984)
* Niraparaadhi (1984)
* Karimbu (1984)
* Jeevitham (1984)
* Azhagu (1984)
* Vidhi (1984)
* Osai (1984)
* Premapaasam (1985)
* Vasantha Sena (1985)
* Kaaval (1985)
* Mangamma Sabadham (1985)
* Bandham (1985)
* Viduthalai (1986)
* Anandha Kanneer (1986)
* Vairagyam (1987)
* Krishnan Vandhaan (1987)
* Thambathyam (1987)
* En Rathathin Rathame (1989)
* Aval Potta Kolam (1995)

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