Who directed Chella Penn?

Chella Penn was directed by K. Krishnamurthy and released in 1969. K. Krishnamurthy is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Who stars in Chella Penn?

Chella Penn stars Ravichandran alongside Kanchana, Nagesh. The film marks a collaboration between Ravichandran and director K. Krishnamurthy within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Chella Penn?

The music for Chella Penn was composed by V. Kumar. V. Kumar is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Chella Penn(1969)

Tamil• mins•Updated 7 May 2026

Chella Penn is a 1969 Tamil-language drama film directed by K Krishnamurthy. The lead cast includes Kanchana and Ravi Chandran, with Nagesh in a supporting role. The story follows a young village woman who dreams of becoming a teacher and marrying for love, but faces opposition from her traditional father who arranges her marriage to a wealthy older man. The film was produced by KK Films with music composed by V Kumar. It explores themes of women's freedom and the conflict between tradition and individual choice. Chella Penn was released theatrically on January 1, 1969, in India.

Director:K. Krishnamurthy

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 December 1969
Director: K. Krishnamurthy
Language: Tamil

Storyline

A young village woman named Kanchana dreams of becoming a teacher and marrying the man she loves. But her strict father arranges her marriage to a wealthy older man. She must choose between obeying her father or fighting for her own freedom and happiness.

“Her life, her choice”