Dheerga Sumangali

Lakshmi and Sundaram are a happily married couple with two sons and a daughter. Sundaram, a disciplinarian, enforces strict rules in his household, leading to conflict with his sons who crave freedom. Unable to tolerate their father's control, both sons leave home, causing immense pain and worry for Lakshmi.

Despite the turmoil, Lakshmi remains steadfast in her devotion to Sundaram and her family. She dedicates herself to upholding their traditions and values, even as she grapples with the emotional strain of her sons' absence. As time passes, Lakshmi's unwavering commitment and sacrifices gradually soften Sundaram's strict nature, leading him to introspect and change his ways.

Meanwhile, the sons navigate the world outside their sheltered upbringing, encountering hardships and challenges that ultimately lead them to appreciate the values instilled in them by their parents. This realization prompts them to return home, seeking reconciliation and forgiveness.

The film culminates in a heartwarming reunion as the family reconciles their differences and rekindles their love and bond. Through Lakshmi's perseverance and Sundaram's transformation, Dheerga Sumangali emphasizes the importance of family, tradition, and understanding in overcoming challenges and maintaining a strong, loving relationship.

{{Cast listing|

• K. R. Vijaya as Lakshmi
• Muthuraman as Sundaram
• Major Sundarrajan
• V. K. Ramasamy as Lakshmi's father
• C. K. Saraswathi as Lakshmi's stepmother
• Sivakumar as Babu
• Junior Balaiah as Kumar
• Jayachitra as Shobha
• S. N. Lakshmi as Annammal
• Suruli Rajan as the cook
• Mahendran as Sikhamani
• Pushpalatha
• Jayasudha as Babu's wife
• Babloo Prithiveeraj

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The dialogues of Dheerga Sumangali were written by Karaikudi Narayanan. 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.{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=27 May 2010 |title=Courage goaded her on ... |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Courage-goaded-her-on-%E2%80%A6/article16303894.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217074703/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/courage-goaded-her-on/article439447.ece |archive-date=17 December 2014 |access-date=30 March 2021 |work=The Hindu}} Sivakumar and Vijaya who earlier acted as lead pair enacted the roles of son and mother in this film.{{Cite magazine |date=12 August 1979 |title=சிவகுமார் 101 {{!}} 51–60 |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1979-08-12/page/n53/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230323134646/https://archive.org/details/kalki1979-08-12/page/n53/mode/2up |archive-date=23 March 2023 |access-date=17 March 2023 |magazine=Kalki |pages=52–53 |language=ta |via=Internet Archive}}

The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.{{Cite web |date=31 December 1974 |title=Deerga Sumangali (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/deerga-sumangali-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1412177177 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330134826/https://music.apple.com/us/album/deerga-sumangali-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1412177177 |archive-date=30 March 2021 |access-date=30 March 2021 |website=Apple Music}}{{Cite web |title=Deerga Sumangali |url=https://www.saregama.com/album/deerga-sumangali_10602 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930035219/https://www.saregama.com/album/deerga-sumangali_10602 |archive-date=30 September 2020 |access-date=30 March 2021 |website=Saregama}} The song "Malligai En Mannan" was well received and gave breakthrough for its playback singer Vani Jairam.{{Cite news |last=Pradeep |first=K. |date=5 February 2015 |title='I can't stop singing, it's my life' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/interview-with-vani-jaira/article6856193.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517151943/http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/interview-with-vani-jaira/article6856193.ece |archive-date=17 May 2018 |access-date=30 March 2021 |work=The Hindu}} Vani recalled that it was a challenging song and "he (Viswanathan) trusted me with it".{{Cite news |date=16 July 2015 |title=Memories of a master composer |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Memories-of-a-master-composer/article10576999.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330134808/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Memories-of-a-master-composer/article10576999.ece |archive-date=30 March 2021 |access-date=30 March 2021 |work=The Hindu}} When Vani was in Madras (now Chennai) for two music concerts at a Bhajan Sammelan, Viswanathan, who was the chief guest, was impressed by her performance and gave her the opportunity to sing the song.{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=13 January 2011 |title=Her music never wanes |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Her-music-never-wanes/article15517961.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330134828/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Her-music-never-wanes/article15517961.ece |archive-date=30 March 2021 |access-date=30 March 2021 |work=The Hindu}}

Dheerga Sumangali was released on 12 April 1974.{{Cite web |title=தீர்க்க சுமங்கலி / Deerga Sumangali (1974) |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/deerga-sumangali |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115053459/https://screen4screen.com/movies/deerga-sumangali |archive-date=15 January 2024 |access-date=15 January 2024 |website=Screen 4 Screen}} Kanthan of Kalki praised Tirulokchander's direction and writing.{{Cite magazine |last=காந்தன் |date=5 May 1974 |title=தீர்க்க சுமங்கலி |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1974/may/05-05-1974/p51.jpg |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220727105244/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1974/may/05-05-1974/p51.jpg |archive-date=27 July 2022 |access-date=28 July 2022 |magazine=Kalki |page=51 |language=ta}} Vijaya won the Filmfare Special Commendation Award for Performance.{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bRO2AAAAIAAJ&q=Deerga+Sumangali |title=The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who |publisher=Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd |year=1980 |pages=308}}

The film was remade in was remade in Telugu with the same name (1974), in Kannada as Bhagyavantharu (1977),{{Cite news |date=4 July 2020 |title=Bhagyavantharu to be released once again with a digitally mastered print |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bhagyavantharu-to-be-released-once-again-with-a-digitally-mastered-print/articleshow/76784554.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330134822/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bhagyavantharu-to-be-released-once-again-with-a-digitally-mastered-print/articleshow/76784554.cms |archive-date=30 March 2021 |access-date=30 March 2021 |work=The Times of India}} in Malayalam as Aayiram Janmangal (1976){{Cite news |date=16 January 2009 |title=The evergreen hero |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/The-evergreen-hero/article15936813.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220035616/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/The-evergreen-hero/article15936813.ece |archive-date=20 December 2019 |access-date=30 March 2021 |work=The Hindu}} and in Hindi as Sadaa Suhagan (1986).{{Cite web |title=Sadaa Suhagan |url=http://myswar.co/album/sadaa-suhagan-1986 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120225845/http://myswar.co/album/sadaa-suhagan-1986 |archive-date=20 January 2021 |access-date=30 March 2021 |website=MySwar}}

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Category:1970s Indian films

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