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'Avalum Penn Thaane' is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Durai in his directorial debut.https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1975/feb/02-02-1975/p43.jpg The film stars Sumithra, R. Muthuraman and M. R. R. Vasu. It received critical acclaim and became a commercial success.

Cast



* Sumithra as Sita

* R. Muthuraman as Muthu

* M. R. R. Vasu as Seetha's pimp

* S. V. Sahasranamam as Uma's father

* Pandari Bai as Muthu's mother

* Thengai Srinivasan

* V. K. Ramasamy

* K. R. Indira Devi as Ruku

* Manorama

* S. V. Ramadoss

* M. N. Rajam as Subbu

* Adhithyan

* Mynavathi

* Rama Prabha as Uma

* Kanthimathi as Ponamma

* L. Kanchana (Dance)

Production



'Avalum Penn Thaane' is the directorial debut of Durai who also wrote the screenplay. It was produced by Pandari Bai, under the banner Sri Panduranga Productions. She also acted in the film as the mother of R. Muthuraman's character. Sumithra made her acting debut in this film, portraying a prostitute. The film had cinematography by Manohar, and it was edited by M. Umanath. Shooting took place at Vikram and Vasu Studios.

Music



The music of the film was composed by V. Kumar, and the lyrics were written by Vaali. The playback singers were S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela and Jamuna Rani. There were only two songs in the film.

Reception



'Avalum Penn Thaane' was a critical and commercial success. Film historian Randor Guy noted that it would be remembered for "Its socially relevant theme, excellent acting by Sumithra, R Muthuraman and Pandari Bai".

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