Thanga Pappa is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language supernatural horror film directed by R. Aravindraj.
The film stars Shamili, Ramki, M. N. Nambiar, Thalaivasal Vijay, Aishwarya and Sreeja, with Chandrasekhar, Keerikkadan Jose, Thyagu, Raviraj, Murali Kumar and Prabhakaran playing supporting roles.
The film was produced by G. Jayachandran and Deva, and released on 2 July 1993.
Ravi, his wife Gowri and their little daughter Abhirami move into an abandoned house. Ravi starts to work as an export manager in Ananthu and Swamy's company. Strange things happen in their house, including Abhirami meeting the old man Adaikalam after school in secret.
As the story unfolds, Ameer, a customs officer, dies under mysterious circumstances, followed by Balaji, Ananthu's son, who is set on fire and dies from severe burns. Adaikalam then confesses to Gowri that Abhirami is possessed by a spirit.
