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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Sumangali | | name = Sumangali | ||
| image = Sumangali 1983.jpg | | image = Sumangali 1983.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | |||
| caption = | | director = [[D. Yoganand]] | ||
| director = [[ | |||
| producer = D. Yoganand | | producer = D. Yoganand | ||
| writer = Aarur Das (dialogues) | | writer = [[Aarur Das]] (dialogues) | ||
| story =Ram Kelkar | | story =Ram Kelkar | ||
| screenplay = | | screenplay = | ||
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| released = {{Film date|1983|08|12|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|1983|08|12|df=y}} | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Tamil | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Sumangali''''' is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film, directed and produced by [[ | '''''Sumangali''''' is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film, directed and produced by [[D. Yoganand]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]], [[Y. G. Mahendra]]. The film had musical score by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=231-240 |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp24.htm |access-date=15 June 2021 |website=nadigarthilagam.com |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023425/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp24.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> It is a remake of the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Aasha (1980 film)|Aasha]]'' (1980).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Joshi |first=Namrata |author-link=Namrata Joshi |date=8 August 2019 |title=J. Om Prakash: a personification of an older, genteel Bollywood |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/j-om-prakash-a-personification-of-an-older-genteel-bollywood/article28873977.ece |url-status=live |access-date=25 December 2020 |archive-date=15 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615063004/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/j-om-prakash-a-personification-of-an-older-genteel-bollywood/article28873977.ece }}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
Ramu ([[Sivaji Ganesan]]) is a BA graduate that drives a lorry for a living. He meets singer/dancer Roopadevi ([[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]]) while on a trip and soon considers her a dear friend. The orphaned Roopa comes to love Ramu but backs off when she | Ramu ([[Sivaji Ganesan]]) is a BA graduate that drives a lorry for a living. He meets singer/dancer Roopadevi ([[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]]) while on a trip and soon considers her a dear friend. The orphaned Roopa comes to love Ramu but backs off when she realises that he's in love with Thulasi ([[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]]). Ramu's boss, Vinayagam ([[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]]) wants Ramu to marry his daughter Lakshmi ([[Silk Smitha]]). He's enraged when Ramu and Thulasi marry and arranges for Ramu to die on his next trip. Ramu escapes but his family believes him to be dead. Ramu's mother ([[Pushpalatha]]) kicks Thulasi out blaming her bad luck for her son's death. A despondent Thulasi attempts suicide and is thought to be dead. When Ramu returns home, he's heartbroken and leaves in despair. Roopa runs into him and convinces him to sing with her as a means of dealing with his depression. | ||
Thulasi, meanwhile, was rescued after her suicide attempt by a temple priest. She is now blind and also learns that she is pregnant. The priest, his wife ([[S. N. Lakshmi]]) and another orphaned young man, Prakash ([[Prabhu Ganesan]]) become her surrogate family. She gives birth to a girl that she names Ramathulasi as Ramu once wanted. When Prakash learns there's a chance for Thulasi to regain her sight with an operation, he heads to Calcutta to make the money needed. Ramathulasi sells dolls door to door to bring in some much-needed cash for the family. She meets Ramu and Roopa while selling dolls and charms them both. Ramu and Roopa are now a very successful performing team and after years of mourning, Ramu has agreed to marry Roopa. The new couple are drawn to Ramathulasi and offer to pay for her mother's operation. Roopa and Thulasi become friends but Ramu somehow always misses seeing Thulasi. Roopa is by Thulasi's side when her operation is done and she regains her sight. Thulasi promises to be by Roopa at her wedding. She | Thulasi, meanwhile, was rescued after her suicide attempt by a temple priest. She is now blind and also learns that she is pregnant. The priest, his wife ([[S. N. Lakshmi]]) and another orphaned young man, Prakash ([[Prabhu Ganesan]]) become her surrogate family. She gives birth to a girl that she names Ramathulasi as Ramu once wanted. When Prakash learns there's a chance for Thulasi to regain her sight with an operation, he heads to Calcutta to make the money needed. Ramathulasi sells dolls door to door to bring in some much-needed cash for the family. She meets Ramu and Roopa while selling dolls and charms them both. Ramu and Roopa are now a very successful performing team and after years of mourning, Ramu has agreed to marry Roopa. The new couple are drawn to Ramathulasi and offer to pay for her mother's operation. Roopa and Thulasi become friends but Ramu somehow always misses seeing Thulasi. Roopa is by Thulasi's side when her operation is done and she regains her sight. Thulasi promises to be by Roopa at her wedding. She recognises Ramu at the wedding and runs away not wanting to ruin Roopa's life. Ramu is soon made aware of Thulasi's existence and must make a decision on the direction of his life. | ||
==Cast== | == Cast == | ||
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* [[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Ramu | * [[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Ramu | ||
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* [[Meena (actress)|Baby Meena]] as Ramathulasi | * [[Meena (actress)|Baby Meena]] as Ramathulasi | ||
* [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] as Vinayagam | * [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] as Vinayagam | ||
* [[S. N. Lakshmi]] | * [[S. N. Lakshmi]] | ||
* [[Pushpalatha]] as Ramu's mother | * [[Pushpalatha]] as Ramu's mother | ||
* MLA Thangaraj | * MLA Thangaraj | ||
{{Colend}} | {{Colend}} | ||
==Soundtrack== | == Soundtrack == | ||
Soundtrack was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>https://gaana.com/album/sumangali-tamil</ref> | Soundtrack was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sumangali |url=https://gaana.com/album/sumangali-tamil |access-date=15 June 2021 |website=[[Gaana.com]] |archive-date=23 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423100457/https://gaana.com/album/sumangali-tamil |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sumangali Tamil FIlm LP Vinyl Record by MS Viswanathan |url=https://mossymart.com/product/sumangali-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ms-viswanthan/ |access-date=15 June 2021 |website=Mossymart |archive-date=15 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615063031/https://mossymart.com/product/sumangali-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ms-viswanthan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
*"Engappanukkum" | *"Engappanukkum" – [[L. R. Eswari]] | ||
*"Ethirkalam Oliveesum" | *"Ethirkalam Oliveesum" – [[T. M. Soundararajan]] | ||
*"Isai Paadum Paravai" | *"Isai Paadum Paravai" – [[Vani Jairam]] | ||
*"Ithu Kalaingarkal Ulagam" | *"Ithu Kalaingarkal Ulagam" – Chorus, T. M. Soundararajan | ||
*"Ohoho Rasikargale" | *"Ohoho Rasikargale" – Chorus, T. M. Soundararajan | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|1445748}} | * {{IMDb title|1445748}} | ||
{{Dasari Yoganand}} | {{Dasari Yoganand}} | ||
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:1983 drama films]] | |||
[[Category:1983 films]] | [[Category:1983 films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by D. Yoganand]] | |||
[[Category:Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan]] | |||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Tamil remakes of Hindi films]] | [[Category:Tamil remakes of Hindi films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:01, 15 June 2021
| Sumangali | |
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| Directed by | D. Yoganand |
| Produced by | D. Yoganand |
| Written by | Aarur Das (dialogues) |
| Story by | Ram Kelkar |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | G.Or. Nathan |
| Edited by | R. Vittal |
Production company | Alankar Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sumangali is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Prabhu, Geetha, Y. G. Mahendra. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.[1] It is a remake of the Hindi film Aasha (1980).[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Ramu (Sivaji Ganesan) is a BA graduate that drives a lorry for a living. He meets singer/dancer Roopadevi (Geetha) while on a trip and soon considers her a dear friend. The orphaned Roopa comes to love Ramu but backs off when she realises that he's in love with Thulasi (Sujatha). Ramu's boss, Vinayagam (V. K. Ramasamy) wants Ramu to marry his daughter Lakshmi (Silk Smitha). He's enraged when Ramu and Thulasi marry and arranges for Ramu to die on his next trip. Ramu escapes but his family believes him to be dead. Ramu's mother (Pushpalatha) kicks Thulasi out blaming her bad luck for her son's death. A despondent Thulasi attempts suicide and is thought to be dead. When Ramu returns home, he's heartbroken and leaves in despair. Roopa runs into him and convinces him to sing with her as a means of dealing with his depression.
Thulasi, meanwhile, was rescued after her suicide attempt by a temple priest. She is now blind and also learns that she is pregnant. The priest, his wife (S. N. Lakshmi) and another orphaned young man, Prakash (Prabhu Ganesan) become her surrogate family. She gives birth to a girl that she names Ramathulasi as Ramu once wanted. When Prakash learns there's a chance for Thulasi to regain her sight with an operation, he heads to Calcutta to make the money needed. Ramathulasi sells dolls door to door to bring in some much-needed cash for the family. She meets Ramu and Roopa while selling dolls and charms them both. Ramu and Roopa are now a very successful performing team and after years of mourning, Ramu has agreed to marry Roopa. The new couple are drawn to Ramathulasi and offer to pay for her mother's operation. Roopa and Thulasi become friends but Ramu somehow always misses seeing Thulasi. Roopa is by Thulasi's side when her operation is done and she regains her sight. Thulasi promises to be by Roopa at her wedding. She recognises Ramu at the wedding and runs away not wanting to ruin Roopa's life. Ramu is soon made aware of Thulasi's existence and must make a decision on the direction of his life.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sivaji Ganesan as Ramu
- Geetha as Roopadevi
- Sujatha as Thulasi Vedarathnam
- Y. G. Mahendran as Gopal
- Silk Smitha as Lakshmi
- Prabhu Ganesan as Prakash
- Baby Meena as Ramathulasi
- V. K. Ramasamy as Vinayagam
- S. N. Lakshmi
- Pushpalatha as Ramu's mother
- MLA Thangaraj
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[3][4]
- "Engappanukkum" – L. R. Eswari
- "Ethirkalam Oliveesum" – T. M. Soundararajan
- "Isai Paadum Paravai" – Vani Jairam
- "Ithu Kalaingarkal Ulagam" – Chorus, T. M. Soundararajan
- "Ohoho Rasikargale" – Chorus, T. M. Soundararajan
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "231-240". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ↑ Joshi, Namrata (8 August 2019). "J. Om Prakash: a personification of an older, genteel Bollywood". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ↑ "Sumangali". Gaana.com. Archived from the original on 23 April 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ↑ "Sumangali Tamil FIlm LP Vinyl Record by MS Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.