Penn (film)

Penn
Directed by	M.V. Raman
Produced by	A. V. Chettiar
Written by	Ra. Venkatachalam V. S. Venkatasalam
Starring	Vyjayanthimala Gemini Ganesan S. Balachander Anjali Devi Chittor V. Nagaiah
Music by	R.Sudharsanam
Cinematography	T. Muthu Sami
Edited by	K. Shankar
Release dates	25 June 1954 (1954-06-25)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Penn (English: Woman) is a 1954 Tamil romantic comedy film written by Ra. Venkatachalam and directed by M. V. Raman. The film starred Vyjayanthimala, Gemini Ganesan, S. Balachander and Anjali Devi in the lead while Chittor V. Nagaiah, V. K. Ramasamy, K. N. Kamlam, K.R. Chellam and K. Sankarapani as the ensemble cast, was produce by A. V. Chettiar of AVM Productions. The film's score was composed by R.Sudharsanam with the lyrics were provided by Papanasam Sivan and Udumalai Narayana Kavi, Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthy, K. P. Kamakshi and V. Seetharaman. Editing was done by K. Shankar and M. V. Raman while the camera was handled by T. Muthu Sami.

The film's story revolves around two friends played by Vyjayanthimala and Anjali Devi.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by R. Sudharsanam. Lyrics by Papanasam Sivan, Udumalai Narayana Kavi, Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthy, K. P. Kamakshi and Javar Seetharaman. Singers are Chittor V. Nagaiah & K. Sarangkapani. Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, T. A. Mothi, J. P. Chandrababu, T. S. Bagavathi, M. S. Rajeswari, A. P. Komala & P. Suseela.

The song Kalyaanam Kalyaanam....... Ullaasamaagave Ulagaththil Vaazhave sung by J. P. Chandrababu for S. Balachander becomes an instant hit and was still played in many television.^[1] Owing, to its popularity the song was remade by music director Sundar C Babu in Tamil film Thoonga Nagaram (2011) which had singer Karthik's voice.^[2] The song also included disc jockey's remix tunes with actor J. P. Chandrababu's voice had been reused along with the lyrics by Udumalai Narayana Kavi.^[2]

No.	Song	Singers	Lyrics	Length (m:ss)
1	Jaadhi Bedham Pesum Pollaa Samookam Maaraadhaa	Chittor V. Nagaiah		02:24
2	Sonna Sollai Maranthidalaamo Vaa Vaa Vaa	T. S. Bagavathi & M. S. Rajeswari		04:12
3	Eliyor Manam Paadum Paattile… Aandavan Aagaasamadhil Thoongukinraare	C. S. Jayaraman		03:48
4	Vaal Munaiyin Sakthiyinaal Ulagai Aaluvom	T. S. Bagavathi, M. S. Rajeswari & P. Suseela		08:33
5	Maadhar Thammai Izhivu Seyyum Madamaiyai Koluththuvom	T. A. Mothi		02:15
6	Baaradha Naattukkinai Baaradha Naadhe	M. S. Rajeswari		07:35
7	Kalyaanam Kalyaanam....... Ullaasamaagave Ulagaththil Vaazhave	J. P. Chandrababu	Udumalai Narayana Kavi	03:03
8	Pollaath Thanathai Enna Solven	T. S. Bagavathi		04:27
9	Agila Bharadha Penngal	T. S. Bagavathi		03:06
10	Pennai Nambaadhe Manidhaa	K. Sarangkapani		04:16
11	Ettaadha Kilaiyil Kittaadha Kani Pol	M. S. Rajeswari		04:14
12	Kaadhal Inba Vaazhvile Minnaamale Idi Veezhndhadhe	T. S. Bagavathi		03:29

Box office

The film was a hit at box office.^[3]

Remakes

The success of this movie basked the producer A. V. Chettiar to remade it in Hindi as Ladki with Kishore Kumar and Bharat Bhushan in S. Balachander and Gemini Ganesan role respectively. The film also made simultaneously in Telugu as Sangham with N. T. Rama Rao in Gemini Ganesan's role while S. Balachander reprises his role from the original.^[4] Among the cast Vyjayanthimala, Anjali Devi and Chittor V. Nagaiah are the only actors to reprises their role in all three language.

Character map of Penn and its remakes

Penn (Tamil)	Sangham (Telugu)	Ladki (Hindi)
Raja (Gemini Ganesan)	Raja (N. T. Rama Rao)	Raja (Bharat Bhushan)
Rani (Vyjayanthimala)	Rani (Vyjayanthimala)	Rani Mehra (Vyjayanthimala)
Kanmani (Anjali Devi)	Kamini (Anjali Devi)	Kamini (Anjali Devi)
(S. Balachander)	(S. Balachander)	Kishore (Kishore Kumar)
(Chittor V. Nagaiah)	(Chittor V. Nagaiah)	(Chittor V. Nagaiah)

References

↑ Randor Guy (2009-10-02). "A voice that mesmerised". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
1 2 C. Karthik. "THOONGA NAGARAM MUSIC REVIEW". Behindwoods. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
↑ "Commemorative postage stamp on Gemini Ganesan". The Hindu. 2006-02-26. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
↑ S. R. Ashok Kumar ki (2006-02-26). "Finger on people's pulse". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-03-15.

External links

Penn at the Internet Movie Database
Penn profile at Upperstall.com

AVM Productions

Key People

A. V. Meiyappan (founder)
M. Saravanan
M. Balasuramanian
M. S. Guhan
B. S. Gurunath
Aruna Guhan
Aparna Guhan

Films produced

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1950's	Jeevitham (1950) Or Iravu (1951) Bahar (1951) Parasakthi (1952) Gunasagari (1953) Sathya Sodhanai (1953) Ladki (1953) Jaathaka Phala (1953) Jaathakam (1953) Andha Naal (1954) Bedara Kannappa (1954) Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam (1954) Penn (1954) Sangham Shiv Bhakta (1955) Chella Pillai (1955) Vadina (1955) Aadharsa Sakthi (1955) Doctor (1956) Nagula Chaviti (1956) Naga Devathai (1956) Bhai-Bhai (1956) Sadharamma (1956) Kula Dheivam (1956) Chori Chori (1956) Miss Marry (1957) Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke (1957) Bhabhi (1957) Bhookailas (1958) Baktha Raavana (1958) Rathna Deepam (1958) Mamiyar Mechina Marumagal (1959) Sagodhari (1959) Baap Bete (1959)

1960's	Bharkava (1960) Aakash Bathal (1960) Deivapiravi (1960) Kalathur Kannamma (1960) Bhakthathi Magima (1960) Thilakam (1960) Bindiya (1960) Paava Mannippu (1961) Anubavam (1961) Chhaya (1961) Sagaaya (1961) Paarthaal Pasi Theerum (1962) Veerathirumagan (1962) Man-Mauji (1962) Annai (1962) Main Chup Rahungi (1962) Naanum Oru Penn (1963) Pachai Vilakku (1964) Pooja Ke Phool (1964) Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964) Server Sundaram (1964) Naadi Aadajenmi (1965) Kaakum Karangal (1965) Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum (1965) Anbe Vaa (1966) Laadla (1966) Ramu (1966) Leta Manasulu (1966) Major Chandrakanth (1966) Bhakta Prahlada (1967) Meharbaan (1967) Adhey Kangal (1967) Ave Kallu (1967) Do Kaliyaan (1967) Ramu (1968) Uyarndha Manithan (1968) Mooga Nomu (1968) Annaiyum Pithaavum (1969)

1970's	Bomma Borusa (1970) Enga Mama (1970) Chiti Chellelu (1970) Anadhai Anandhan (1970) Main Sunder Hoon (1970) Sudarum Sooravaliyum (1970) Babu (1971) Kasethan Kadavulada (1972) Kadhalikka Vanga (1972) Akka Tammudu (1972) Jaise Ko Taisa (1973) Puttinillu Mettinillu (1973) Nomu (1974) Pooja (1975) Jeevan Jyoti (1976)

1980's	Punnami Naagu (1980) Murattu Kaalai (1980) Sivappu Malli (1981) Jeene Ki Arzoo (1981) (Hindi) Pokkiri Raja (1982) Amma (1982) Sakalakala Vallavan (1982) Paayum Puli (1983) Mundhanai Mudichu (1983) Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983) Soorakottai Singakutti (1983) Pudhumai Penn (1984) Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984) Nalla Thambi (1985) Uyarndha Ullam (1985) Mr. Bharath (1986) Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986) Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu (1986) Dharma Devathai (1986) Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987) (Telugu) Shankar Guru / Chinnari Devata (1987) (Tamil-Telugu bilingual) Anbulla Appa (1987) Per Sollum Pillai (1987) Manithan (1987) Thyagu (1987) Siksha (1987) Paatti Sollai Thattathe (1988) Thaimel Aanai (1988) Vasanthi (1988) Sondhakaaran (1989) Raja Chinna Roja (1989) Penn Puthi Mun Puthi (1989)

1990's	Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (1990) Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1990) Maanagara Kaaval (1991) Pattondru Keten (1991) Aa Okkati Adakku (1992) (Telugu) Yejaman (1993) Sethupathi IPS (1994) Sakthivel (1994) Minsara Kanavu (1997)

2000's	Gemini (2002) Gemeni (2002) (Telugu) Anbe Anbe (2003) Priyamana Thozhi (2003) Perazhagan (2004) Thirupathi (2006) Sivaji (2007) A Aa E Ee (2009) Ayan (2009) Evaraina Epudaina (2009) (Telugu) Vettaikaaran (2009)

2010's	Leader (2010) (Telugu) Mudhal Idam (2011) Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum (2014)

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