Penn Ondru Kanden
| Penn Ondru Kanden | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Gopu |
| Screenplay by | Chari (dialogues) |
| Story by | Moulee |
| Produced by | Venkatesan Sundaram Periyasami |
| Starring | Muthuraman Prameela |
| Cinematography | K. S. Bhaskar Rao |
| Edited by | N. M. Sankar |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sangeetha Films |
| Distributed by | Gemini Studios |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Penn Ondru Kanden (pronounced [peɳ onru kaɳɖeːn] transl. I saw a girl) is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Gopu. The film stars Muthuraman and Prameela, with Nagesh, M. R. R. Vasu, I. S. R. and Sukumari in supporting roles. It was released on 11 July 1974.
Plot
Cast
Production
Penn Ondru Kanden is titled after a song from Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1962).[1][2] The dialogues were written by Chari from a story by Moulee. The film was launched in November 1973 at Vijaya Studios. Y. G. Parthasarathy switched on the camera and the scenes with Muthuraman and Pramila were shot the same day.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Om Ennum" | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Nee Oru Raaga Maaligai" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 3. | "Kaathirunthen" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
| 4. | "Yaarthaan Ingay" | L. R. Eswari, Sai Baba |
Release and reception
Penn Ondru Kanden was released on 11 July 1974,[5] and distributed by Gemini Studios.[6] Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the performances of the cast members, including Muthuraman, Prameela and Vasu.[7] Navamani praised the acting, humour and direction.[8]
References
- ^ "பெண் ஒன்று கண்டேன் தலைப்பு கிடைக்குமா?" [Will the title Penn Ondru Kanden be obtainable?]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). 27 March 2017. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Pon Ondru Kanden first look: Vishnu Vishal and Tamannaah film looks quirky. See pic". The Indian Express. 29 March 2017. Archived from the original on 13 September 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "பெண்ணொன்று கண்டேன்". Navamani (in Tamil). 7 November 1973. p. 4. Retrieved 11 November 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Penn Ondru Kanden Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "பெண்ண ஒன்று கண்டேன் / Penn Ondru Kanden (1974)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "பெண் ஒன்று கண்டேன்". Kalki (in Tamil). 7 July 1974. p. 24. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ காந்தன் (11 August 1974). "பெண் ஒன்று கண்டேன்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 19. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "பெண் ஒன்று கண்டேன்". Navamani (in Tamil). 22 July 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 11 November 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
