Appa

Appa

2016 · 122 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama

A do-gooder who views everything in a different perspective, inspires others by being a doting father, and tries to bring in a few changes in the society.

Directed by Samuthirakani · Written by Samuthirakani

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Samuthirakani Dhayalan
Thambi Ramaiah Singamperumal
Namo Narayana Nadunilaiyan
Vinodhini Vaidyanathan Singamperumal's wife
J Vignesh Vetrieeswaran
Nasath
Aadhira Pandilakshmi
Pa. Vijay Special appearance
Yuvasri Lakshmi Neelanandhini
Gabriella Charlton Rashitha Banu

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