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Saattai is a film of genre Drama directed by M. Anbazhagan with Samuthirakani
Saattai (2012)
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Add to a movie listSaattai is a 2012 Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by M. Anbazhagan. The film features Samuthirakani and Thambi Ramaiah in pivotal roles. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by D. Imman. The film received positive reviews from critics.The shooting took place in NLC.
This film is said to have Inspired from the 2011 Malayalam hit "Manikyakallu" starring Prithviraj and Samvrutha Sunil.
Synopsis
Dayalan (Samuthirakani) is a newly appointed teacher of a government school in Vanthaarangudi village near Thiruvannamalai city. He is unhappy with the education system and is also worried about the pitiable condition of education of government schools. After joining the school, he tries to change the environment of the school. This is not welcome by Singaperumal (Thambi Ramaiya) who is Assistant Head Master (AHM). Dayalan's decision for the change does not go well with other teachers and students as well. But Dayalan's good moves were slowly noticed by Pandian (Junior Balaiyah).Actors
Samuthirakani
(Dayalan)
Thambi Ramaiah
(Singam Perumal)
Swasika
(Mrs. Dayalan)
Mahima Nambiar
(Arivazhagi)
Black Pandi
(Student)
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