Adipapam

Not to be confused with the 1979 film Aadipaapam.

Adipapam (transl. First sin) is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language erotic film directed and filmed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by R. B. Choudary. It is based on the Old Testament and features Vimal Raja and Abhilasha as Adam and Eve, respectively. Upon release, the film grossed ₹2.5 crore against a budget of ₹7.5 lakh. The film was released in Tamil as Muthal Paavam.^[2] It is regarded as the first successful Malayalam softcore film with nudity.

Aadyapapam
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Directed by	P. Chandrakumar
Based on	Old Testament
Produced by	R. B. Choudary
Starring	Vimal Raja Abhilasha
Cinematography	P. Chandrakumar
Edited by	K. Rajagopal
Music by	Jerry Amaldev Usha Khanna
Production company	Super Film International
Release date	10 September 1988 (1988-09-10)
Running time	87 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam
Budget	₹ 7 lakh[1]
Box office	₹ 2.5 crore[1]

Cast

• Vimal Raja as Adam
• Abhilasha as Eve

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Jerry Amaldev and Usha Khanna, with lyrics written by Devadas.

Song	Singers
"Daivathin Srishtiyil"	P Jayachandran
"Maanavan Mannil"	K. J. Yesudas
"Snehamithallo Bhoovileeshan"	Chorus, Krishnachandran

Reception

The film, made at a budget of ₹ 750,000, grossed ₹ 25 million.^[1] It is regarded as the first successful Malayalam film with softcore nudity. The success of the film inspired a series of similar productions in the next few years. Chandrakumar himself went on to direct eight more adult films and Abhilasha became the most sought B-grade actress.^[3]

See also

• Malayalam softcore pornography