''Sabatham'' ( ) is 1971 Indian

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-language romantic

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film, directed by P. Madhavan and written by Bala Murugan. Music was by G. K. Venkatesh. The film stars

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, Ravichandran,

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and T. K. Bhagavathi, with V. K. Ramasami and

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in supporting roles. It was released on 14 April 1971.

Plot

Sivakami makes a gentle challenge to her father-in-law, as to how she should manage her problems in the household.

Cast

Production

The film features a play based on the ''

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'', where Sridevi plays Krishna.

Soundtrack

Music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh and lyrics were written by

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. The song "Thoduvandhenna Thendralo Malargalo" was inspired in part by the Hindi song "Woh Hain Zara Khafa Khafa" from '' Shagird'' (1967), and attained popularity. The song "Aattathai Aadu Puliyudan" also attained popularity.

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