''Adipapam'' () is a 1988 Indian

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-language erotic film directed and filmed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by R. B. Choudary. It is based on the

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and features Vimal Raja and Abhilasha as

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and

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, respectively. Upon release, the film grossed ₹2.5

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against a budget of ₹7.5

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. The film was released in Tamil as ''Muthal Paavam''. It is regarded as the first successful Malayalam softcore film with nudity.

Cast

* Vimal Raja as

* Abhilasha as

Soundtrack

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

Reception

The film, made at a budget of 750,000, grossed 25 million. 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.

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Soundtrack

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