Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by Santhana Bharathi and produced by Kamal Haasan.
The movie stars Sathyaraj, Geetha, and Captain Raju in its lead roles. The plot centers on the story of an honest and straightforward police officer from Tamil Nadu and his life experiences within this setting.
Based on the 1986 Malayalam film Aavanazhi, the film follows a series of events involving a corrupt network trying to rescue a most wanted criminal who has escaped prison. The movie explores themes of social issues, societal conflicts, and the struggles of honest police officers in dealing with corruption.
The film had no songs, but its score was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It was released on June 12, 1987.