Lollu Sabha
| Lollu Sabha | |
|---|---|
 lollu | |
| Tamil | லொள்ளு சபா |
| Genre | Dramedy |
| Directed by | Ram Bhala |
| Starring | Santhanam Swaminathan Manohar Jeeva Balaji Yogi Babu |
| Opening theme | Lollu Sabha |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 156 |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | approx. 40-45 minutes per episode |
| Original release | |
| Network | Vijay TV |
| Release | 22 August 2004 – 19 August 2007 |
Lollu Sabha (Tamil: லொள்ளு சபா) is a 2004-2007 Indian-Tamil language comedy series starring N. Santhanam, Swaminathan, Lollu Sabha Jeeva, Lollu Sabha Balaji, Manohar and Jangiri Madhumitha. It was broadcast on STAR Vijay. Each episode of the series was a spoof of a Tamil feature film or television show. The show garnered critical acclaim. Lollu Sabha aired 156 episodes. Comedy actor N. Santhanam, Swaminathan, Yogi Babu and Jangiri Madhumitha is widely considered one of the best finds of the show.[1]
Cast & Crew
- Santhanam[2]
- Balaji
- Swaminathan
- Jeeva[3]
- Manohar[4]
- Easter
- Seshu
- Udhay
- Maran
- Antony
- Pazhaniyappan
- Ravikumar (Monkey Ravi)
- Mullai
- Udumalai Ravi
- Karthick
- Akash
- Swetha
- Soundarya
- Shobana
- Rajini Nivetha
- Muthu Shravan
- Auto Pancha (GD Vignesh Auto driver)
- Venkatraj
- Kandhan
- Arun Raj (Alden)
- Yogi Babu[5]
- Jangiri Madhumitha
- Mangari
- Aaravinthan
- Amalraj
- Panja
- Veera
- Murugan
- Ram Bhala (Director) [6]
- Mimicry Moorthy (Script Writer)
List
Films spoofed
- 7G Rainbow Colony [7G Orampo Colony][7]
- Aaru [Aaru Padu Joru]
- Alaipayuthey [Ullaikothikuthe]
- Amaidhi Padai
- Amarkalam [Amakkalam]
- Amman Kovil Kizhakale [Aayaa Koil Appaale]
- Anandham [Anandham Illeengo][8]
- Anbe Aaruyire [Attufigure Aayaamoonji]
- Annamalai [Ennaamalai]
- Anniyan [Onion]
- Antha Ezhu Naatkal [Antha 7 1/2 Naatkal]
- Arindhum Ariyamalum [Avindhum Aviyamalum]
- Arunachalam [Andaachalam]
- Attagasam [Kettavaasam]
- Autograph [Summergraph]
- Avvai Shanmughi [Avvai Chappamuki]
- Ayyaa [Paiyaa]
- Baasha [Bacha]
- Baba [Maavaa]
- Bharatha Vilas [Bar Atha Vilas]
- Billa [Gulla]
- Chandramukhi [Chappamukhi]
- Cheran Pandiyan [Seraatha Pandiyan]
- Chinna Gounder [Donna Gounder]
- Chinna Thambi [Chinna Thumbi]
- Citizen [Jettisen]
- Dhavani Kanavugal [Thalakaani Kanavugal]
- Dheena [Onaa]
- Dhill [Dhill Irundha Parunga]
- Dhool [Siyakkaai Dhool]
- Duet
- Ethir Neechal [Edhu Neechal]
- Enga Ooru Pattukaran [Enga Area Paattukaaran]
- Enga Veettu Pillai [Adutha Veettu Pillai]
- Ejamaan
- Gentleman [Kindalman]
- Gunaa [Ena]
- Gilli [Jalli]
- Ithu Thaanda Police [Idhudhanda Foolish]
- Idhayam [Idhayam Illathavan]
- Idhaya Kovil [Idhu En Kovil]
- Indian [Gindian]
- Jayam [Bhayam][9]
- Kaadhal [Kaadhal Vaysavanthu]
- Kaakha Kaakha [Kaakkaa Kaakkaa - The Foolish]
- Kadalora Kavithaigal [Kadalora Kazhuthaigal]
- Kadhal Kondein [Kadalai Kondein]
- Kadhalukku Mariyadhai [Kadhaluku Avamariyadhai]
- Kandukondain Kandukondain [Kandukaatha Kandukaatha]
- Karakattakkaran [Keragaattakaaran]
- Kattradhu Thamizh [Katradhu Dumeel]
- Keladi Kanmani [Keladi Kullamani]
- Kireedom [Freedom]
- Kizhake Pogum Rail [Kurukke Pogum Rail]
- Kizhakku Vaasal [Kirukku Vaasal]
- Kizhakku Seemaiyile [Kelatu Seemaiyile]
- M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi [M. Kullan S/O Megalakshmi]
- Maayi [Paayi]
- Malaiyoor Mambattiyan [Mylapore Mambattiyan]
- Manithan
- Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu [Mollama Thorangada Kadhava]
- Minnale [Kindale]
- Minsaara Kanavu [Supply Illa]
- Moondru Mugam [Muthina Mugam]
- Mr. Bharath [Michher Barath]
- Mudhalvan
- Mugavaree [Mughaveri]
- Muthu
- Muthal Mariyathai [Rendavathu Mariyathai]
- Mythili Ennai Kaathali [Mythili En Thalavali]
- Naalai Namathe
- Naan Avan Illai [Naan Avan Illeengo]
- Nandhaa [Indhaa]
- Narasimha [Narasamma]
- Natpukkaaga [Oppukkaaga]
- Nattamai [NOT Taamai]
- Nayakan [Vinaayagan][10]
- Nenjam Marappathillai [Konjam Marappathillai]
- Nenjil Or Aalayam
- New [Q]
- Padayappa [Vadaiyappa]
- Pallaandu Vaazhga [Full Aandu Vaazhga]
- Pallikoodam [Edaakoodam]
- Pithamagan [Peelamagan]
- Pokkiri [Bakkery]
- Poovellam Un Vaasam [Pooriyellam Kizhangu Vaasam]
- Priya [Freeya]
- Pudhupettai [Pudhu Settai]
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal [Puthu Puthu Varuthangal]
- Pudhu Vasantham
- Ramanaa [Summanaa]
- Raja Chinna Roja [Raja Dammathundu Roja]
- Ratha Kanneer [Sotha Kanneer]
- Roja
- Samsaram Adhu Minsaram [Samsaram Adhu Avatharam]
- Sangamam [Sangrumam]
- Santosh Subramaniam [Santhula Subramaniyam][11]
- Salangai Oli [Sangada Oli]
- Saraswathi Sabatham
- Seevalaperi Pandi [Seevala Berikka Pandi]
- Sindhu Bhairavi [Sindhu By Ravi]
- Sivakasi [Amukkivaasi]
- Something Something Unakkum Enakkum [Nothing Nothing Ungalukkum Engalukkum][12]
- Subramaniapuram [Supermaniyapuram]
- Sullan [Ullaan][13]
- Suryavamsam [Loosvamsam]
- Thalapathi [Thalavithi]
- Thambi [Thumbi]
- Thanga Padhakkam [Thangaatha Padhakkam]
- Thavamai Thavamirundhu [Kadanaai kadanirunthu]
- Thevar Magan [Thenavattu magan]
- Thillana Mohanambal
- Thimiru [Thimiru Engalukkillai]
- Thiruda Thiruda
- Thirumalai [Thirumazhai]
- Thirupaachi [Veruppaachi]
- Thiruvilaiyadal
- Thiruttu Payale [Thiruttu Pasanga]
- Thotti Jaya [Vetti Jaya]
- Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen [Unnidathil Vennai Koduthen]
- Uyirullavarai Usha
- Varalaru [Thagaraaru: Bad Father]
- Varavu Nalla Uravu [Varavu Romba Koravu]
- Vaaname Ellai [Vaanarame Thollai]
- Vaanathaipola [Varuvaarupola]
- Vedham Pudhithu [Saadham Puthithu]
- Vetri Kodi Kattu [Vetri Pottiya Kattu]
- Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu [Vettaiyadu Velladu]
- Veyil [Uchi Veyil]
- Virumaandi [Kurumaandi]
- Walter Vetrivel [Vaal Paiyan Vetrivel]
- Yaaradi Nee Mohini [Yaarada nee komaali]
TV shows spoofed
- Leoni Pattimandram [Idli vs Dosa / Trisha vs Jyothika]
- Arattai Arangam [Parattai Arangam]
- Pepsi Ungal Choice [Goli Soda Ungal Choice]
- Top 10 Movies [Countrywoods Kandravi Countdown]
- Neengal Ketta Paadal [Lemon Rice Yarumae Ketta Paadal]
- Malarum Mottum [Pinjile Pazhuthadu]
- Kaun Banega Crorepati [Kaun Banega Pichadipathi]
- Star Cricket [Judgement Day]
- Kathayalla Nijam [Kathaiyalla Kasmaalam]
- Kalakka Povathu Yaaru [Odhai Vaanga Povadhu Yaaru]
- Madhan's Thirai Paarvai [Budhans Durapaarvai]
- Grandmaster [Pasanga Manasula Yaaru? Andha Figure-ku Enna Peru]
- Mudhal Vanakkam
Others
- Raapichai
- Poli Doctor Pothiraj
- Buildup Peelarao
- Mega Serialnga Romba Thollainga
- Siri Siri Darbar
- Veerappan
- Modern Swayamvaram
- Bhagavathar vs Michael Jackson
- Thalaippu Vekka Therila
- Bioscope
Controversy
At the height of the show's success, Manohar, along with three other cast members, received mysterious parcel bombs.[14] There was another controversy where the show's crew were forced to tender apology for parodying the film Pokkiri.[15]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vijay Television Awards [16][17] | Favourite Comedian Fiction | Manohar | Himself | Nominated |
| Favourite Comedy Team | Lollu Sabha Team | Nominated |
International broadcast
The Series was released on Vijay TV. The Show was also broadcast internationally on Channel's international distribution.
- It was aired in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong, United States, Europe, Malaysia, Mauritius and South Africa on Vijay TV.
- The show re-runs on Vijay Super (India) from April 2017 on Monday to Friday at 19:00.
References
- ^ "Lollu Sabha on Vijay TV lambasted hit films". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "lollu sabha santhanam dhilluku dhuttu". www.onlykollywood.com.
- ^ "Lollu Sabha members come together!". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "Popular Comedian, 'Lollu Sabha' Actor Balaji Passes Away". www.ibtimes.co.in.
- ^ "Comedian Yogi Babu on why horror is his comfort zone". www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "G.V.Prakash Kumar teams up with the director of popular TV show". www.indiaglitz.com.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwlpfy3ZUB0
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhV51a411FY
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3eHCasHzo
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe4Jms-e974
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVJHPbJUKbk
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qCcpRAHkHA
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrGx7cX9-4c
- ^ "Lollu Sabha is threatened - Behindwoods.com TV actors Swaminathan Manohar TV director Rambala Vijay TV Nungambakkam Myladuthurai Nellai hot images picture gallery". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
- ^ "Bakkiri out of Pokkiri: someone does not like the mockery". Behindwoods.
- ^ "Vijay Television Awards launched". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Vijay Television Awards 2014 Winners". awardsandwinners.com.