Athiradi Padai in Tamil / Samaram in Telugu (pronunciationⓘ) is a 1994 Indian bilingual action film directed by R. K. Selvamani.

The film stars Rahman, Suman, and Roja whilst Lakshmi, Vijayakumar and Silk Smitha play supporting roles.

IAS officer Chitralekha (Lakshmi) refuses to clear public land at low price to Adhiseshan (Puneet Issar).

Adiseshan gave 30 crores to CM Ramachandra Moorthy (Kota srinivasa Rao/Vinu Chakravarthy) Adiseshan tries to halt investigation by throwing acid on Chitralekha's face, sending goons to attack her daughter Bharathi (Roja), giving sedated chocolate to Chitra's younger daughter and humiliating her in public.

In prison, she suffers unnecessary torture at hands of police and finally she joins rahman's gang and uncovers the truth.