Bandham(1985)
Bandham (1985) is a Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Vijayan. It stars Sivaji Ganesan, Kajal Kiran, Shalini, and Anand Babu. The story follows Abraham, a wealthy businessman who disowns his daughter for marrying a poor man. Years later, he unknowingly bonds with his granddaughter, leading to an emotional reconciliation. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Chakkarayumma. It was praised for the performances of Sivaji Ganesan and Shalini, as well as their on-screen chemistry. The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. Bandham was released on 26 January 1985.
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- Theatrical Release
- 26 January 1985
- Director
- K. Vijayan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A wealthy and proud businessman disowns his daughter when she marries a poor man. Years later, he meets a sweet little girl and forms a deep bond with her. He has no idea she is his own granddaughter. When the truth comes out, he must choose between his pride and his family.
“The bond that cannot be broken.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bandham
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Manorama (63 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Manorama (32 films together), Manorama & Jaishankar (27 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & K. Vijayan (12 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the few films where Sivaji Ganesan played a character named 'Sivaji'.
- The film's director, K. Vijayan, was primarily known for his work as a cinematographer before turning to direction.
- Actress Shalini, who played a key role, was a popular child artist in Tamil cinema during that era.
- The movie's producer, Anandavalli Balaji, was a notable figure in the Tamil film industry of the 1980s.
- The film's release coincided with a period where family dramas featuring veteran stars were common in Tamil cinema.
- Music for the film was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in the 1970s and 80s.