Padayappa
1999, Tamil. Directed by K. S. Ravikumar.
Padayappa, a mechanical engineer whose father gives up his property to his foster brother, and then dies of shock soon after. Neelambari initially loves Padayappa, but plans to humiliate him after his family humiliates her father. The rest of the plot deals with Padayappa overcoming all the obstacles placed by Neelambari.
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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Details
- Released
- 10 April 1999
- Original title
- படையப்பா
- Country
- India
- Written by
- K. S. Ravikumar
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Padayappa: quick answers
Is Padayappa worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Padayappa?
Padayappa runs 172 minutes (2h 52m).
Does Padayappa have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Padayappa. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Padayappa suitable for kids?
Padayappa is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Padayappa?
If you liked Padayappa, try DSP, Kaala, Darbar.
Who directed Padayappa?
Padayappa (1999) was directed by K. S. Ravikumar and stars Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan.