Sumaithaangi (1962)
Sumaithaangi (Tamil: ; English: One who shoulders the burden) is a 1962 Indian Tamil film, directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film starred Gemini Ganesan and Devika in the lead roles. The plot is about the life of a young man (Gemini Ganesan) who could not lead his life the way he wanted but gets forced to undergo so many sacrifices and pressures. A stage also comes when he had to forgo his love with Devika for the sake of his family's welfare. Like this, he gives away everything in life and finally converts himself into Christianity and takes solace as a Catholic priest.
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