Dear Father) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar for AVM Productions.

[1] The story deals with the deep bond between a father played by Shivaji Ganesan and daughter played by Nadiya which causes trouble post her marriage because of the daughter Nadiya prioritising her relationship with her father over her husband.

[2] The song "Maragathavallikku" is set in Brindavani Sarang raga.

[3][4] The Indian Express said, "Anbulla Appa anchors itself on the Sivaji-Nadiya equation not giving itself room even for lateral movement for plot development.

[6] The film did not do well at the box office and eventually became the final collaboration between Ganesan and Tirulokchandar.