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Padayappa

  • 1999
  • 3h 1m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
8.4K
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Abbas, Shivaji Ganesan, Ramya Krishnan, Rajinikanth, and Soundarya in Padayappa (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
    • Shivaji Ganesan
    • Rajinikanth
    • Ramya Krishnan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    8.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • K.S. Ravikumar
    • Writer
      • K.S. Ravikumar
    • Stars
      • Shivaji Ganesan
      • Rajinikanth
      • Ramya Krishnan
    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Shivaji Ganesan
    Shivaji Ganesan
    • Padaiyappa's Father
    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
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    User reviews10

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    10Santhosh_2002

    Padaiyappa

    Excellent Movie. Everybody acted very well in the movie. Songs and BGM in the movie were excellent. The movie was not at all boring. This movie is one of the Best Movie of Rajinikanth and K. S. Ravikumar. Excellent Movie.
    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.
    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.
    7ajax-kumar

    A movie Rajni fans will love

    The movie is designed to please Rajni lovers. It is action packed and full of Rajni mannerisms and AR Rehman songs. What is amazing about this movie is that Rajni's antagonist in this movie is Ramya Krishnan and blow for blow she matches Rajni's style in her own way and you get a perfect villain for Rajni here. Fun movie and a good watch till the end.
    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.

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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
      • Padaiyappa
    • Filming locations
      • Mysore, Karnataka, India
    • Production company
      • Arunachala Cine Creations
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    • Gross worldwide
      • ₹440,000,000
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color

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