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Mature (M)
Mature themes and suicide scenes

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Poster image for Padayappa

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.

Why this classification?

  • Themes
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Violence
  • Language
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
  • Sex

  • None
  • Very mild impact
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  • Moderate impact
  • Strong impact
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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
1999
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Mature themes and suicide scenes
Category
Films
Category detail
Accredited Classifier Decision - Film
Media type
Not Specified
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
183 minutes
Director/Creator
K.S. Ravikumar
Producer
K. Sathya Narayana | M. V. Krishna Rao | K. Vittal Prasad Rao | P. L. Thenappan
Production company
Arunachala Cine Creations
Country of origin
INDIA
Language
TAMIL
Applicant
Wanderlust Films Pty Ltd
File number
T25/14660
Classification number
CLAS-1088917
Alternative titles
Not Specified
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