Appa (2016): Cast & Plot
Appa is a 2016 drama starring Samuthirakani as Dhayalan, Thambi Ramaiah and Namo Narayanan. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes.
Tamil What Is Appa About?
The premise of Appa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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.
Appa Cast & Characters
Samuthirakani leads the cast as Dhayalan, with Thambi Ramaiah as Singamperumal and Namo Narayanan as Nadunilaiyan.
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Samuthirakani as Dhayalan - Thambi Ramaiah as Singamperumal
- Namo Narayanan as Nadunilaiyan
- Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as Singamperumal's wife
Also Starring in Appa
· 6 more- Gabriella Charlton Rashitha Banu
- Yuvasri Lakshmi Neelanandhini
- Aadhira Pandilakshmi
- Pa. Vijay Special appearance
- J Vignesh Vetrieeswaran
- Nasath
Appa Plot Summary
What happens in Appa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dhayalan, Samuthirakani, Singaperumal, Thambi Ramaiah, and Nadunilayan, Namo Narayanan, share a close-knit life in a Tamil Nadu town near Neyveli as they await the arrival of their sons. Each father embodies a distinct philosophy on upbringing: Dhayalan believes in a warm, playful childhood and social integration, Singaperumal prizes discipline, ambition, and a calculated path to academic and professional success, and Nadunilayan advocates for balance and humility, urging a low-profile approach to life. The boys grow up with names that reflect their fathers’ hopes: Vetriswaran, Chakravarthy, and Mayilvaganam.
Full summary
The whole story of Appa, scene by scene
Appa Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Appa.
How Well Do You Know Appa?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Dhayalan's son?
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Appa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Appa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Appa?
Appa runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Appa released?
Appa was released on July 1, 2016.
Who is in the cast of Appa?
Appa stars Samuthirakani as Dhayalan, Thambi Ramaiah as Singamperumal and Namo Narayanan as Nadunilaiyan, among 10 credited actors.
Does Appa have a post-credit scene?
No. Appa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Appa in?
The original language of Appa is Tamil.
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