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]

Plot

Cast

Production

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]

Soundtrack

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]

Track listing
No.TitleSingersLength
1."Radhayin Nenjame"P. Susheela3:08
2."Kalangale Kalangale Kadhal Isai"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:46
3."Chithii Chollu Chollu"P. Susheela, Jothi Kanna3:20
4."Ezhumalai Vasa"P. Susheela2:48
5."Ezhumalai Vasa 2"P. Susheela3:23
Total length:17:25

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Kanimuthu Papa (1972)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 150.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 136.
  7. ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 152.
  8. ^ "Kanimuthu Papa Tamil Film EP VInyl Record by T V Raju". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  9. ^ Jeyamohan (7 February 2021). "மாலா சின்ஹா- கடிதம்". Jeyamohan.in (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  10. ^ Bhattacharjee, Anirudha; Vittal, Balaji (2022). S.D. Burman: The Prince Musician. India: Penguin Random House. ISBN 9789354927973.[page needed]
  11. ^ Nayak, Satyarth (2019). Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess. India: Penguin Random House. p. 14. ISBN 9789353056780.

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