''Ippadiyum Oru Penn'' () is a 1975 Indian

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-language film produced, directed and written by Bhanumathi Ramakrishna for

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. The film stars herself, Sivakumar and

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. It was released on 1 May 1975.

Plot

Cast

* Bhanumathi Ramakrishna as Savitri * Sivakumar *

* Srikanth *

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* Thengai Srinivasan * Manorama

Production

Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, in addition to writing, directing and producing, also played the lead role. The dialogues were written by Aaroor Dass.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Bhanumathi Ramakrishna. It features a version of "Manasa Sancharare", composed by

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Release and reception

''Ippadiyum Oru Penn'' was released on 1 May 1975. Kanthan of ''

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'' praised the film's music, screenplay and cast performances.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0260973 1970s Tamil-language films 1975 films Films scored by P. Bhanumathi