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Pudhumai Penn(1984)

7.5/10
Tamil144 mins

Pudhumai Penn (1984) is a 144-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Janagaraj, Dr. Rajasekhar and Y. G. Mahendran. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Pudhumai Penn stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1984.

Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1984
Director
Bharathiraja
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 24m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A middle-class housewife decides to break free from the strict rules of her society. She finds her own strength and independence in a world that favors men.

She broke free to find her voice.

Film Details

7.5Rating
144Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPudumai Penn

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identityfamilyjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pudhumai Penn' translates to 'Modern Woman', reflecting its feminist theme.
  • This was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in the village of Theni, a location later popularized by director Bharathiraja.
  • Actress Radha won her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil for her role in this movie.
  • The story was partly inspired by real-life struggles of women in rural Tamil Nadu during the 1980s.
  • Composer Ilaiyaraaja's soundtrack included a rare folk song based on the traditional 'Kummi' dance form.
  • The film faced some censorship issues for its bold portrayal of a woman leaving her husband.
  • It was remade in Telugu as 'Swayamkrushi' starring Chiranjeevi, but with significant plot changes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pudhumai Penn

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