Kanimuthu Pappa(1972)
Kanimuthu Paappa is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman in his directorial debut. The film stars Jaishankar, R. Muthuraman, Lakshmi, and Jaya, with Baby Sridevi in a pivotal child role. The story follows an orphaned girl named Pappa who is adopted by a compassionate doctor after her mother's death. The narrative explores societal prejudice against single men adopting female children and the power of unconditional love. The film was produced by S. Subramaniya Reddiyar under Sri Navaneedha Films. Its music was composed by T. V. Raju with lyrics by Poovai Senguttuvan. The film was released on 26 May 1972.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1972
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A little girl named Pappa loses her mother and is left alone on the streets. A kind doctor named Ravi decides to adopt her. But society judges him harshly for raising a girl child alone. Pappa must fight to find the family she deserves.
“A child's love can heal any wound”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kanimuthu Pappa
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & R. Muthuraman (65 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Suruli rajan (18 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & S. P. Muthuraman (12 films together), S. P. Muthuraman & R. Muthuraman (9 films together), S. P. Muthuraman & Suruli rajan (7 films together), and Suruli rajan & R. Muthuraman (4 films together).