''Sabash Babu'' () is a

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released in 1993 written by T. Rajender and directed by Sasi Mohan. Rajender himself appears in a major role with his son,

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appearing in the title role as a child artiste.

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and T. Rajender played supporting roles. The film released during Deepavali festival 1993. The music and lyrics were by T. Rajendar.

Plot

Lalitha is tortured by her relatives and made insane to take over her whole property. The rest of the film shows how her son Babu saves her mother with the help of his father Veluchamy, an army officer.

Cast

as Babu *

as Lalitha Veluchamy, Babu's mother *

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as Veluchamy, Babu's father *

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Cameo Appearance *

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Cameo Appearance

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by T. Rajender, who also wrote the songs. *"Maane Marikozhundhe" (Male) - K. J. Yesudas *"Maane Marikozhundhe" (Female) -

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*"Podiyannu" - Chithra *"Aapathuku" -

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*"Thottukava" -

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Reception

Malini Mannath of ''

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'' wrote the film "is yet another attempt of T. Rajendar to project his son as alter ego". ''

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'' gave a negative review for the film.

References

1993 films 1990s Tamil-language films Indian action films Films scored by T. Rajendar 1993 action films Films with screenplays by T. Rajendar {{1990s-Tamil-film-stub