| 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 |
|
| 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 a 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.45
| 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".67
References
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.