| 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 IndianTamil-languagedrama film directed byS. P. Muthuraman in his directorial debut,[1] and produced by S. Subramaniya Reddiyar. The film starsJaishankar,R. Muthuraman,Lakshmi andJaya. 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 outsideAVM Productions, expressed his interest toA. 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 byT. V. Raju and lyrics were written by Poovai Senguttuvan.[8] The song "Radhaiyin Nenjame" is based on theHindi song "Khilte Hain Gul Yahan" fromSharmeelee (1971),[9][10] and "Chithii Chollu Chollu" is based on "Hai Na Bolo Bolo" fromAndaz (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 | ||
