Paattu Paadava

is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by B. R. Vijayalakshmi in her directorial debut.

The film stars S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Rahman and newcomer Lavanya Rajesh, with Janagaraj, Kalyan Kumar, Mohan Natarajan, Chinni Jayanth, Srividya, C. R. Saraswathi and Sabitha Anand playing supporting roles.

Devi, daughter of a wealthy man, is a social worker and joyful woman.

One day, his mother Janaki was arrested for procurement and the complaint was made by his father Gangadharan.

The kind-hearted Rangarajan decided to keep Murali in his mental hospital, he brought him like his own child.

Feeling hurt and vexed by life, Murali leaves the mental hospital without informing anyone.

[5] Thulasi of Kalki found Ilaiyaraaja's music, art direction, costumes and cinematography as positives but called the story and unnecessary stunt as drawbacks.