Claim: Suhasani Maniratnam directed Penn, a 1991 Tamil language Indian anthology drama that featured Srividya in her first TV serial role.
Evidence: Actresses Revathi, Bhanupriya, Geetha, Raadhika, Amala, Shobana, Saranya and Suhasini herself play the lead roles in the eight episodes, with an ensemble set of other actors in supporting roles.