Suvarilladha Chiththirangal

Suvarilladha Chiththirangal is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj, in his directorial debut. The film stars Sudhakar, Bhagyaraj and Sumathi. It was released on 30 November 1979, and became a box office success. The film was remade in Telugu as Pedala Brathukulu, with Sudhakar and Sumathi reprising their roles.

Plot
The story revolves around a poor girl living with her widowed mother and siblings. Poverty and the family situation led her mother to prostitute herself for the welfare of the family. Bhagyaraj treats this subject from the perspective of the girl who sees the wrong of her mother; but later teases the thought of right and wrong with viewers considering the situation that the mother gets into. Bhagyaraj, himself plays the neighbour who first falls in love with the girl, later to realise that she is already in a relationship with someone else.

Production
Suvarilladha Chiththirangal marked the directorial debut of K. Bhagyaraj. He also acted in the film after one of the actors backed out.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by Gangai Amaran. The song "Kaadhal Vaibogame" was later remixed by Srikanth Deva for the film Perumal (2009).

Reception
Kousigan of Kalki appreciated the photography, music and dialogues.