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Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
Written by | Karaikudi Narayanan (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
Story by | G. Balasubramaniam |
Produced by | N. S. Rajendran |
Starring | K. R. Vijaya Muthuraman |
Cinematography | M. Viswanatha Rai |
Edited by | B. Kandasamy |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Visalakshmi Combines |
Release date | 1974 |
Running time | 154 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Dheerga Sumangali is a 1974 Tamil-language drama film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film was produced by N. S. Rajendran under Visalakshi Combines and stars R. Muthuraman and K. R. Vijaya in the lead roles, while Major Sundarrajan, V. K. Ramasamy and Sivakumar play pivotal roles. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the lyrics for the songs were written by Kannadasan and Vaali.
Narayana Rai and B. Kandasamy handled cinematography and editing respectively. The film's story was written by G. Balasubramaniam and the dialogues were written by Karaikudi Narayanan. The film was released in 1974 and became successful at the box office. The film was remade in Kannada as Bhagyavantharu (1974), in Malayalam as Aayiram Janmangal (1976) and in Hindi as Sadaa Suhagan (1986).
Cast
- R. Muthuraman
- K. R. Vijaya
- V. K. Ramasamy
- Sivakumar
- Jayasudha
- Suruli Rajan
- Major Sundarrajan
- Prithviraj Babloo
Production
S. N. Lakshmi who acted in the film recalled that during the climax scene, Tirulokchandar suggested her to cry without glycerine and she had enacted as per his instructions.[1]
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the lyrics for the songs were written by Kannadasan and Vaali.[2] The soundtrack was released under the label Saregama.[3] The song "Malligai En Mannan" was well received and gave breakthrough for its playback singer Vani Jayaram.[4] Vani recalled that it was a challenging song and "he (Viswanathan) trusted me with it".[5] When Vani was in Chennai for two music concerts at a Bhajan Sammelan, M.S. Viswanathan who was the chief guest was impressed by her performance and gave her the opportunity to sing the song.[6]
- Aayiram Aayiram — SPB, P. Susheela
- Malligai En — Vani Jayaram
- Welcome — LR Eeswari
- Deerga — P Susheela
Remakes
The film was remade in Kannada as Bhagyavantharu (1974) starring Dr. Rajkumar and in Malayalam as Aayiram Janmangal (1976) starring Prem Nazir.[7][8] It was also remade in Hindi as Sadaa Suhagan (1986) starring Jeetendra.
References
- ^ MALATHI RANGARAJAN. "Courage goaded her on ..." The Hindu. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ "Dheerga Sumangali (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ "Deerga Sumangali". Saregama. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ K. Pradeep. "'I can't stop singing, it's my life'". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ "Memories of a master composer". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ MALATHI RANGARAJAN. "Her music never wanes". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ "The evergreen hero". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ "Bhagyavantharu – ಭಾಗ್ಯವಂತರು (1977/೧೯೭೭) - Kannada Movies Info". Kannada Movies Info. Retrieved 12 September 2015.