Natpu
| Natpu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ameerjan |
| Written by | Vairamuthu |
| Produced by | Hariharan P S V |
| Starring | Karthik Sripriya |
| Cinematography | C. S. Ravibabu |
| Edited by | S. S. Nazir |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Veeralakshmi Combines |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Natpu (transl. Friendship) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Ameerjan and written by Vairamuthu. The film is based on a novel by Vairamuthu that was serialised in Kumudam. It stars Karthik, Sripriya, Radha Ravi and Senthil. The film was released on 11 April 1986,[1] and won two Cinema Express Awards.
Plot
Cast
- Karthik
- Sribharathi
- Sripriya
- Radha Ravi
- Senthil
- Gandhimathi
- Charle
- T. S. Raghavendra
Production
The film was an adaptation of an weekly series which Vairamuthu wrote for Kumudam magazine.[2] The film was launched at Prasad Studios. K. Balachander clapped the first shot.[3]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vairamuthu.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Unnai Kaana" | P. Jayachandran, P. Susheela | 4:47 |
| 2. | "Singam Rendum" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. N. Surendar | 4:42 |
| 3. | "Adi Maadi" | P. Jayachandran, Devie Neithiyar | 4:39 |
| 4. | "Adhikaalai" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | 4:36 |
| 5. | "Aasai Vachen" | P. Susheela | 4:40 |
| Total length: | 23:24 | ||
Accolades
At the 7th Cinema Express Awards, Senthil won the award for Best Comedy Actor, and Radha Ravi received a "special award".[6][7]
References
- ^ "நட்பு". Anna (in Tamil). 11 April 1986. p. 3. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ சுரா (20 March 2015). "அஞ்சலி | அமீர்ஜான் – வைரமுத்துவைக் கதாசிரியராக அறிமுகப்படுத்தியவர்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ "நட்பு". Anna (in Tamil). 15 April 1985. p. 4. Archived from the original on 28 May 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Natppu Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraaja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "நட்பு (1986)". Raaga.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "Cinema Express awards for 1986". The Indian Express. 27 February 1987. p. 3. Retrieved 30 May 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Cine artistes asked to broaden talents". The Indian Express. 13 April 1987. p. 3. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2022 – via Google News Archive.
