Natpu

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.

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	11 April 1986 (1986-04-11)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

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]

Track listing

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]