Kanimuthu Paappa | |
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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 |
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]
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Kanimuthu 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]
The 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 |
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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 |
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