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Padaiyappa

Original title: Padayappa
  • 1999
  • 3h 1m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
8.7K
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Abbas, Sivaji Ganesan, Ramya Krishnan, Rajinikanth, and Soundarya in Padaiyappa (1999)
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The death of Padaiyappa's father destroys his family. But his luck changes, and he is able to lead a prosperous life, until his nemesis plots to ruin his happiness once more.The death of Padaiyappa's father destroys his family. But his luck changes, and he is able to lead a prosperous life, until his nemesis plots to ruin his happiness once more.The death of Padaiyappa's father destroys his family. But his luck changes, and he is able to lead a prosperous life, until his nemesis plots to ruin his happiness once more.

  • Director
    • K.S. Ravikumar
  • Writer
    • K.S. Ravikumar
  • Stars
    • Sivaji Ganesan
    • Rajinikanth
    • Ramya Krishnan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    8.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • K.S. Ravikumar
    • Writer
      • K.S. Ravikumar
    • Stars
      • Sivaji Ganesan
      • Rajinikanth
      • Ramya Krishnan
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Sivaji Ganesan
    Sivaji Ganesan
    • Padaiyappa's Father
    • (as Shivaji Ganesan)
    Rajinikanth
    Rajinikanth
    • Padaiyappa
    • (as Rajnikanth)
    Ramya Krishnan
    Ramya Krishnan
    • Nilambari
    • (as Ramya Krishna)
    Soundarya
    Soundarya
    • Vasundara
    Abbas
    Abbas
    • Chandru
    Lakshmi
    Lakshmi
    • Padaiyappa's Mother
    • (as S.N. Lakshmi)
    Manivannan
    Manivannan
    • Padaiyappa's Uncle
    Radha Ravi
    Radha Ravi
    • Nilambari's father
    Sithara
    Sithara
    • Sister of padayappa
    Nassar
    Nassar
    • Suryaprakash
    • (as Nasser)
    Senthil
    Senthil
    • Azhagesan
    Ramesh Khanna
    Ramesh Khanna
    • Padaiyappa's Friend
    • (as Ramesh Kanna)
    Vadivukkarasi
    Vadivukkarasi
    • Vasundhra's mother
    Sathyapriya
    Sathyapriya
    • Neelambari's mother
    Prakash Raj
    Prakash Raj
    • Inspector General of Police
    Mansoor Ali Khan
    Mansoor Ali Khan
    • Local landlord
    Vasu Vikram
    • Padaiyappa's Cousin
    Anu Mohan
    • Suryaprakash's Assistant Chinnarasu
    • Director
      • K.S. Ravikumar
    • Writer
      • K.S. Ravikumar
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews11

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    10arjunflamingfeather

    PADAIYAPPA the epic story of wealth and prosperity off beauty and intelligence.

    PADAIYAPPA the movie with RAMYA KRISHNAN made records in the cinema shows but even today it is a movie to appreciate as central to our thinking of cinema in it's years of adolescence which was not well received by us in school like with our mother tongue from the subcontinent. Correcting those basics are now forgotten time but in order to progress like a disqualified student from a qualified school spoke.
    10pbala1980

    rajni at his best

    hii my friends,

    this is the film of my most beloved hero, my superstar 's film, every frame is thrilling and fast paced even at this age, the actor shows lot of youthfulness. that is his unique style, he has huge followin in japan too, and all over india and east asia.
    sudhask

    Awesome

    Hi friends,

    I'm not able to forget the moment when I saw this movie. I like the Hero of this movie very much, cuz of his style and his fast action who is the super star of TN, India named RajniKanth. The people living in this state don't want to miss his films. In every film he will deliver a message for the people living at there. Still lot of craze is on him. I saw this movie on its releasing date. On this there are 2 heroins. One is Ramya Krishnan and Sowndarya. Both are having a good role in this film. Particularly RamyaKrishnan finished a villi role in this film. She fall in love with RajniKanth. But Rajni is loving Sowndarya. Sowndarya is the house maid for RamyaKrishnan. This story moves like this. If you have a chance Don't miss. Really worth to see this film. Thanks.
    10pennaracer

    The Best Mass Movie of All Time

    My friends this is one of the best movies in Tamil Cinema especially the best style of Rajnikanth sir. This is a celebration of the time when he first became superstar and a trend setter. I don't know what is up with the reviewers of this movie. Sure this movie is set in the village but this is the best movie that is based in the village as nowadays village movies are not that great anymore. The story is nice and the plot was good. Sure there were some illogical parts but come on its a superstar movie. Ramya Krishnan just stole the show I mean her performance was amazing and she was the one of the highlights of this film. Soundarya was good as well especially her shyness and innocence. Nassar is good and Manivannan was quite funny. Senthil as usual his comedy is good and keeps the movie going. Abbas had an amazing presence as Padyappa's son in law and one of the best actors of the '90s and '00s. The whole supporting cast performed well as they really helped the main cast. Of course I couldn't forget about the one and only Sivaji Ganesan who had a memorable presence in this film especially as the father of Padayappa. It was a rare occasion to see even more than one superstar in one movie. To see Sivaji Ganesan as superstar of one generation and Rajnikanth the superstar of the next generation. A.R. Rahman gave the best songs and BGM for Superstar Rajnikanth's movie. This is among his best works and among the best music for Rajni sir among Ilayaraja, MS Viswanathan, and Deva. Sivaji Ganesan even to this day is one of the best actors of all time. May his soul rest in peace. Soundarya was one of the most sought after actresses during the '90s and '00s may her soul rest in peace. Manivannan may his soul rest in peace. Padyappa is among one of Rajnikanth's best movies. This is style done gracefully and not only a treat for Rajnikanth fans but a treat for Indian movie fans. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.
    7SAMTHEBESTEST

    80s Family Drama formula blended into superhit mass action saga with Rajinikanth's larger than life image.

    Padayappa (1999) : Brief Review -

    80s Family Drama formula blended into superhit mass action saga with Rajinikanth's larger than life image. Everything about Padayappa is overwhelming and outbreaking for mass lovers. We have been through family dramas about pride and promises but none of them had such a terrific mass appeal. Tamil flick Nattamai was a trendsetter in that family drama genre with king sized characteristics and Padayappa is very much like copy of it except for the fact it gives you Rajinikanth in larger than life avatar. Remember Bahubali recently and how Rajamouli took his protagonist to almost god level with his extraordinary vision? If i can say so then Padayppa had the same vision then, of course considering the limits of filmmaking during 90s. The death of Padaiyappa's father destroys his family. But his luck changes, and he is able to lead a prosperous life, until his nemesis plots to ruin his happiness once more. That later half is quite similar 80s formula where we see the incomplete of Revenge of one generation is carried forward to the next generation in their old days. All said so, the writing doesn't really matter much because it's a out an out mass film so it just had to take care of basic storyline. Rajinikanth goes all out, full of his swag and on majestic level as Padayappa. He's unbeatable, he's the KING! Rajini was expected to do these marvelous things but Ramya Krishnan came as a Big Surprise! What a great female antagonist she had played. First she looks damn hot in the beginning, the sex appeal is too high. Later, she turns obsessive and reckless yet delivers a cracking performance. Rajini vs Ramya was like a Clash of Titans! Ravikumar goes completely out of the Box from narrow minded mass filmmaking and presents a larger than life mass Flick in Family Drama genre which was a rare thing, it still is actually. Overall, a Super Mass Entertainer for contemporary cinema.

    RATING - 7/10*

    By - #samthebestest.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This is Rajinikanth's 150th film.
    • Goofs
      Bulls are colour-blind. They cannot see red, let alone develop a personal deep dislike for the said colour.
    • Quotes

      Padaiyappa: Anger is the cause of all miseries, One should know how to control it. Otherwise life would become miserable.

    • Connections
      Featured in Samudhram (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Vetri Kodi
      Sung by Palghat Sriram

      Composed by A.R. Rahman

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 1999 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Padayappa
    • Filming locations
      • Mysore, Karnataka, India
    • Production company
      • Arunachala Cine Creations
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    • Gross worldwide
      • ₹440,000,000
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    • Runtime
      • 3h 1m(181 min)
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