Sumaithaangi is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Radha and R. Muthuraman. Based on Ra. Ki. Rangarajan's novel of the same name that was serialised in Kumudam, it revolves around a man who could not lead his life the way he wanted, and gets forced to undergo many sacrifices. The film, produced by Kovai Chezhiyan, was released on 7 December 1962. Ganesan won the Film Fans Association Award for Best Actor

Plot

Ramu (R. Muthuraman) leads a middle-class family while supporting his retired father Sarangapani, younger brother Babu (Gemini Ganesan), and younger sister Lakshmi (L. Vijayalakshmi). On a dare from his college mates, Babu successfully woos Radha (Devika), the daughter of their former schoolteacher Rathnavel (V. S. Raghavan). But at this point, Ramu's disemployment plunges the family into financial distress. As a result, Babu is forced to abandon his studies and love life to take up a job..