Pennin Perumai (transl. The Pride of Womanhood)[2] is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Pullayya, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and Santha Kumari. It is a remake of the Telugu film Ardhangi, which was based on Maddipatla Suri's Telugu translation of the Bengali novel Swayamsiddha, written by Manilal Banerjee.[3][4][5] The film was released on 17 February 1956.[6]
| Pennin Perumai | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Pullayya |
| Screenplay by | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass (dialogues) |
| Story by | Manilal Banerjee |
| Produced by | P. Pullayya |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Gemini Ganesan Savitri Santha Kumari |
| Cinematography | P. L. Rai |
| Edited by | P. Narasimha Rao Sri Ramulu |
| Music by | Songs: B. N. Rao A. Rama Rao Score: Master Venu |
Production company | Ragini Films |
| Distributed by | Rajshri[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Padma is forced to marry a mentally dull man Raghu, whom she eventually makes a normal human while teaching a lesson to her scheming mother-in-law and brother-in-law Nagu.
Cast
edit- Sivaji Ganesan as Nagu
- Gemini Ganesan as Ragu
- Savitri as Padma
- Santha Kumari as Rajeswari
- V. Nagayya as Zamindar
- M. N. Rajam as Neela
Production
editPennin Perumai was the first film where Gemini and Sivaji Ganesan acted together.[7] Durai, who later went on to become a director, worked as a sound engineer.[8]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by B. N. Rao and A. Rama Rao. Background score was provided by Master Venu. All lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.[9] The song "Azhuvadhaa Illai Sirippadhaa" is the first duet T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela sang together.[citation needed]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Kannaa Maraiyaadhedaa" | Jikki | 02:56 |
| "Azhuvadhaa Illai Sirippadhaa" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 04:22 |
| "Idhaya Vaanil Oliyai Veesum Vennilaave" | P. Leela | 03:52 |
| "Kanni Thamizh Naadu" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 02:51 |
| "Koovudhu Koovudhu Seval Koovudhu" | P. Leela & Jikki | 03:05 |
| "Krishnaa Un Seyalaal" | Ghantasala | 03:03 |
| "Kanden Kanavile En Pangiye" | P. Leela | 02:36 |
| "Mudiyumaa Adhu Mudiyumaa" | P. Suseela | 03:13 |
| "Vandhu Vandhu Konjuvadhaen Vennilaave" | Jikki | 03:30 |
| "Utthamane Ulagil Nilaippadhu" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 01:42 |
| "Vaazhkai Odam Karai Serum Munne" | P. Leela | 04:07 |
| "Mukoorttha Naaum Mudivaachchaa" | Jikki | 03:41 |
Reception
editKanthan of Kalki praised the performances of the main cast, especially Gemini Ganesan for deviating from the caring, affectionate and romantic characters he was known for portraying.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Pennin Perumai". The Indian Express. 15 February 1956. p. 1. Retrieved 25 September 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Gemini Ganesan remembered". The New Indian Express. 19 November 2012. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Guy, Randor (4 May 2017). "Pennin Perumai (1956)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 December 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (6 June 2014). "Ardhangi (1955)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 June 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ Vamanan (23 April 2018). "Tamil cinema's bong connection". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 February 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Pennin Perumai". The Indian Express. 17 February 1956. p. 1. Retrieved 7 December 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Ganesan, Gemini; Warrier, Shobha (27 July 2001). "Gemini Ganesan remembers Sivaji Ganesan". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ Kolappan, B. (22 April 2024). "Durai, director of national award-winning film 'Pasi,' dies". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 August 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ பெண்ணின் பெருமை (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Ragini Films. 1956. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ காந்தன் (4 March 1956). "பெண்ணின் பெருமை". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 22–23. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2022 – via Internet Archive.
