Kanimuthu Paappa is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman in his directorial debut,[1] and produced by S. Subramaniya Reddiyar.

[4][5] Muthuraman, who wanted to direct films outside AVM Productions, expressed his interest to A. V. Meiyappan through a letter to which he agreed and wished him well.

[3] Lakshmanan who worked as production controller for V. C. Guhanathan was initially supposed to produce the film; however he left the film with Guhanathan taking care of production and Subramaniya Reddiar providing finance.

[6][7] The music was composed by T. V. Raju and lyrics were written by Poovai Senguttuvan.

[8] The song "Radhaiyin Nenjame" is based on the Hindi song "Khilte Hain Gul Yahan" from Sharmeelee (1971),[9][10] and "Chithii Chollu Chollu" is based on "Hai Na Bolo Bolo" from Andaz (1971).