Anbu (Eng: Kindness) is a 1953 Tamil language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and T. R. Rajakumari in the lead roles. Anbu was based on a story by M. Natesan, who also produced and directed the film. The dialogue was by Vindhan.
The music was composed by T. R. Paapa and the lyrics were by Papanasam Sivan, Ka. Mu. Sheriff, Kambadasan, Suratha, and Nanjil Rajappa. Anbu was shot at Newtone Studios and Citadel, both of which do not exist today.
Noted cameraman G. Vittal Rao was in charge of cinematography. The dances were choreographed by Hiralal, Gopalakrishnan and Dhandapani. S.A. Murugesan, a close associate of Natesan, was in charge of editing.
Directed by – M Natesan
Produced by – M Natesan
Written by – Vindhan
Starring – Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, T R Rajakumari, T S Balaiah, Lalitha, K A Thangavelu
Music by – T R Pappa
Distributed by – Natesh Art Pictures
Release date – 24 July 1953
Running time – 2hrs. 58mins. (16,097 feet)
Language – Tamil
