Bandham () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by Anandavalli Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Kajal Kiran, Shalini and Anand Babu. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Chakkarayumma. The film was remade in Telugu with the same name, with Shalini reprising her role. Plot Abraham is a rich and arrogant businessman. His only daughter, Mary is in love with poor Raja. Abraham disowns his daughter while Raheem helps them get married and supports them. They have a daughter Asha but Raja dies untimely. Raheem manipulates the situation in such a manner that Abraham meets Asha and they slowly start bonding. What happens when Abraham finds out that Asha is his grand-daughter forms the rest of the story. Cast Sivaji Ganesan as Abraham, retired general and Mary's father. Kajal Kiran as Mary, Abraham's daughter. Shalini as Asha, Mary's daughter. Anand Babu as Raja, Mary's love interest. Nizhalgal Ravi as Thomas, Raja's friend. Jaishankar as Raheem, principal of Raja's college and Abraham's friend. Manorama as Naveetha Charle as Abdul, Raja's collagemate. Babloo Prithiveeraj as dancer in song "Hey Aatha" Soundtrack The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. Reception Kalki appreciated the performances of Ganesan and Shalini, as well as their chemistry. References External links 1985 films 1980s Tamil-language films Films scored by Shankar–Ganesh Indian drama films Tamil remakes of Malayalam films 1985 drama films Films directed by K. Vijayan