Lollu Sabha

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 Santhanam, Swaminathan, Yogi Babu and Madhumitha are widely considered among the best finds of the show.[1]

Lollu Sabha
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Tamilலொள்ளு சபா
GenreDramedy
Directed byRam Bhala
StarringSanthanam
Swaminathan
Manohar
Jeeva
Balaji
Yogi Babu
Opening themeLollu Sabha
Country of originIndia
Original language(s)Tamil
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes156
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running timeapprox. 40-45 minutes per episode
Release
Original networkVijay TV
Original release22 August 2004 –
19 August 2007

Cast

List

Films spoofed

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
  • Neeya Naana [Onnaa Rendaa]

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.[12] There was another controversy where the show's crew were forced to tender apology for parodying the film Pokkiri.[13]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient Role Result
2014 Vijay Television Awards [14][15] 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.

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References
  1. "Lollu Sabha on Vijay TV lambasted hit films". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  2. "Lollu Sabha members come together!". www.behindwoods.com.
  3. "Popular Comedian, 'Lollu Sabha' Actor Balaji Passes Away". www.ibtimes.co.in.
  4. "Comedian Yogi Babu on why horror is his comfort zone". www.thehindu.com.
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwlpfy3ZUB0
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhV51a411FY
  7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3eHCasHzo
  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe4Jms-e974
  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVJHPbJUKbk
  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qCcpRAHkHA
  11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrGx7cX9-4c
  12. "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.
  13. "Bakkiri out of Pokkiri: someone does not like the mockery". Behindwoods.
  14. "Vijay Television Awards launched". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  15. "Vijay Television Awards 2014 Winners". awardsandwinners.com.
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