Teacheramma
1968 film by Puttanna Kanagal
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Teacheramma (transl. Madam Teacher) is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Puttanna Kanagal. The film stars Jaishankar, Muthuraman, C. R. Vijayakumari and Vanisri. It was released on 12 April 1968 and became a success. The film was remade in Malayalam as Premashilpi (1978).[1]
Vijayakumari
Vanisri
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| Directed by | Puttanna Kanagal |
| Written by | Balamurugan |
| Starring | Jaishankar Vijayakumari Vanisri |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa |
Production company | Subhalakshmi Pictures |
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Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
A school teacher sacrifices her love for the sake of her friend.
Cast
- Jaishankar as Somu
- Muthuraman as Shankar
- Nagesh as Kalimann
- Vijayakumari as Sumathi[2]
- Vanisri as Chandra[3]
- S. N. Lakshmi as Shankar's mother
- Baby Rani
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by T. R. Pappa, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[4][better source needed]
| No. | Title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Amma Enbathu Tamizh" | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Isaiyodu Deivam Vanthu" | P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Kanavil Nindra Thirumugam" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 4. | "Soodikoduthaval Naan Thozhi" | P. Susheela | |
| 5. | "Vanathai Kadavul Thalaiyal" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan |
Release and reception
Teacheramma was released on 12 April 1968.[5] Kalki appreciated the director for making an entertaining film without resorting to compromises such as fight or dance sequences.[6] In the 1970s, M. G. Ramachandran – then the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu – personally appreciated Vijayakumari for her performance. The film was commercially successful.[2]
