Paadatha Thenikkal () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by V. M. C. Haneefa, starring Sivakumar and Radhika. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Sandarbham. The film was released on 8 November 1988.
Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
The Indian Express wrote "its again a melodrama, without the sentiment not being laid too thick". Jayamanmadhan of Kalki appreciated the screenplay for being clear and not confusing.