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Appa Tata(1972)

Tamil145 minstheatrical

Appa Tata is a 1972 Tamil-language drama film directed by Malliyam Rajagopal. The lead cast includes Gemini Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, and Padmini. The story follows a father who loses his young daughter in a crowd and a kind woman who raises the child. Years later, the grown daughter searches for her biological father, leading to an emotional reunion. The film explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and family bonds. It was released in India in 1972.

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Theatrical Release
28 March 1972
Director
Malliyam Rajagopal
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
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Storyline

A little girl gets separated from her father in a busy market. A kind woman takes her in and raises her. Years later, the grown woman searches for her real father. She must overcome lies and a greedy man who wants to keep them apart.

A father's love never fades

Film Details

145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 March 1972
Release Typetheatrical

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Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Appa Tata

Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Gemini Ganesan (27 films together), Nagesh & Gemini Ganesan (25 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Padmini (10 films together), Nagesh & Padmini (8 films together), and Gemini Ganesan & Padmini (8 films together).

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