Kanimuthu Paappa

Kanimuthu Paappa is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman in his directorial debut, and produced by S. Subramaniya Reddiyar. The film stars Jaishankar, R. Muthuraman, Lakshmi and Jaya. It was released on 26 May 1972.

Production
Kanimuthu Paappa marked the directorial debut of S. P. Muthuraman. The film's story and screenplay were written by V. C. Guhanathan. 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. 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.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. V. Raju and lyrics were written by Poovai Senguttuvan. The song "Radhaiyin Nenjame" is based on the Hindi song "Khilte Hain Gul Yahan" from Sharmeelee (1971), and "Chithii Chollu Chollu" is based on "Hai Na Bolo Bolo" from Andaz (1971).