Appa
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 · Drama · 122 min · 2016
Trailer
Director
Samuthirakani
Writer
Samuthirakani
Studio
Etcetera Entertainment / Naadodigal Productions
Release
2016-07-01
Runtime
122 min
Genres
Drama
Full Plot
It's all about father and son. A father who nurtures his son and makes him a good man in this society. He teaches many fathers about fatherhood and their responsibilities. This film shows about friendship, education, infatuation, love and family sentiments. This is another film which tears the face of the educational system. "APPA " movie is treat to many children, lesson for parents.
Cast & Characters
Nadunilaiyan
Namo Narayana
Vetrieeswaran
J Vignesh
Mayilvaganam
Nasath
Singaperumal's wife
Vinodhini
Chakravarthy
Raghav
Kalyana Sundaram
Poraali Dileepan
Neela Nandhini
Yuvasri Lakshmi
car washing housekeeper
Sam Nathan
Did You Know?
Samuthirakani has directed 8 films in our catalog, including Thondan, Naadodigal 2.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Samuthirakani appears in 44 films in our catalog, including Buddhanin Sirippu, Paayum Puli.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
In September 2015, Samuthirakani chose to postpone the production of his Kitna, after the lead actress Dhansika got an offer to appear in Pa.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Appa holds 7.1/10 on TMDb (14 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.1/10 on TMDb (14 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appa's IMDb rating?+
Appa has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb from 1,455 votes.
Is Appa good? What are critics saying?+
Appa holds 7.1/10 on TMDb (14 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Appa?+
Appa has a runtime of 122 min.
Who directed Appa?+
Appa was directed by Samuthirakani.
Where can I watch Appa?+
Appa is available to stream, rent, or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube.
