Kanimuthu Paappa is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman in his directorial debut,[1] and produced by S. Subramaniya Reddiyar. The film stars Jaishankar, R. Muthuraman, Lakshmi and Jaya. It was released on 26 May 1972.[2]
| Kanimuthu Paappa | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | S. P. Muthuraman |
| Screenplay by | G. Balasubramaniam |
| Story by | V. C. Guhanathan |
| Produced by | S. Subramaniya Reddiyar |
| Starring | Jaishankar R. Muthuraman Lakshmi Jaya |
| Cinematography | Babu |
| Edited by | R. Vittal |
| Music by | T. V. Raju |
Production company | Sri Navaneedha Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (September 2021) |
Cast
edit- Jaishankar as
- R. Muthuraman as Dr. Ravi
- Lakshmi as
- Jaya as Radha
- Rajyalakshmi (debut)
- Baby Sridevi
- S. N. Lakshmi
- Vijayasri
- Kovai Kamatchi
- S. V. Ramadoss
- Suruli Rajan
- I. S. R
- M. Krishnamurthy
Production
editKanimuthu Paappa marked the directorial debut of S. P. Muthuraman.[3] The film's story and screenplay were written by V. C. Guhanathan.[4][5] Muthuraman, who wanted to direct films outside AVM Productions, expressed his interest to A. V. Meiyappan through a letter to which he agreed and wished him well.[3] Lakshmanan who worked as production controller for V. C. Guhanathan was initially supposed to produce the film; however he left the film with Guhanathan taking care of production and Subramaniya Reddiar providing finance.[6][7]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by T. V. Raju and lyrics were written by Poovai Senguttuvan.[8] The song "Radhaiyin Nenjame" is based on the Hindi song "Khilte Hain Gul Yahan" from Sharmeelee (1971),[9][10] and "Chithii Chollu Chollu" is based on "Hai Na Bolo Bolo" from Andaz (1971).[11]
| No. | Title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Radhayin Nenjame" | P. Susheela | 3:08 |
| 2. | "Kalangale Kalangale Kadhal Isai" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:46 |
| 3. | "Chithii Chollu Chollu" | P. Susheela, Jothi Kanna | 3:20 |
| 4. | "Ezhumalai Vasa" | P. Susheela | 2:48 |
| 5. | "Ezhumalai Vasa 2" | P. Susheela | 3:23 |
| Total length: | 17:25 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Tastes have changed in Tamil Nadu". Film World. Vol. 14. 1978. p. 60. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Kanimuthu Papa (1972)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ a b முத்துராமன், எஸ்.பி. (4 November 2015). "சினிமா எடுத்துப் பார் 33: எங்க வீட்டுப் பிள்ளை!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 150.
- ^ Lakshmi, V (1 February 2020). "My First Shot: For ADs, the formative years can become their identity, says SP Muthuraman". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 136.
- ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 152.
- ^ "Kanimuthu Papa Tamil Film EP VInyl Record by T V Raju". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ Jeyamohan (7 February 2021). "மாலா சின்ஹா- கடிதம்". Jeyamohan.in (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ Bhattacharjee, Anirudha; Vittal, Balaji (2022). S.D. Burman: The Prince Musician. India: Penguin Random House. ISBN 9789354927973.[page needed]
- ^ Nayak, Satyarth (2019). Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess. India: Penguin Random House. p. 14. ISBN 9789353056780.
Bibliography
edit- Muthuraman, S. P. (2017) [2005]. AVM Thandha SPM (in Tamil) (3rd ed.). Vikatan. OCLC 607342391.