Padayappa (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1999, Padayappa is a drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, running about 172 minutes. “My Way Is The Ultimate Way. Do Not Cross Me On That Way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Padayappa stars Sivaji Ganesan as Padayappa's Father, Rajinikanth as Padayappa, Ramya Krishnan as Neelambari and Soundarya as Vasundhara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Padayappa has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Padayappa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Padayappa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Padayappa (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Padayappa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Padayappa worth watching?
- Padayappa holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Padayappa?
- Padayappa stars Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan, Soundarya and Lakshmi.
- When was Padayappa released?
- Padayappa was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.