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Pudhumai Penn(1984)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1






JanagarajActor
→#2
RevathiActor
→#3R
RajasekharActor
→#4
Dr. RajasekharActor
→#5
Y
Y. G. MahendranActor
→#6
#7C
Chitra LakshmananActor
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Ra. SankaranActor
→#8
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PandiyanActor
→#9
#10P
Prathap PothanActor
→P
PandianActor
→#11
BharathirajaDirector
→#12B
B. KannanCrew
→#13
IlayarajaMusic Composer
→#14
#15I
IlaiyaraajaMusic
→A
AVM ProductionsProducer
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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
Actor-Composer59 films →
Actor-Composer32 films →
Director-Composer21 films →
Director-Director of Photography17 films →
Actor-Composer13 films →
Producer-Music Composer11 films →
Director-Actor11 films →
Music Composer-Director of Photography9 films →
Actor-Director of Photography9 films →
Director-Story5 films →
Music Composer-Story5 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Director-Actor4 films →
Actor-Director of Photography3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Producer-Actor2 films →