
Saattai(2012)
Tamil138 mins
Saattai (2012) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Anbazhagan. Starring Samuthirakani, Mahima Nambiar and Thambi Ramaiah. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Saattai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.
Director:Anbazhagan
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 September 2012
- Director
- Anbazhagan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
A new teacher named Dayalan starts working at a village government school. He wants to improve the poor education system, but his changes are opposed by the assistant headmaster and others. However, a man named Pandian begins to notice Dayalan's good efforts.
“A teacher's fight to change a broken system.”
Film Details
8.1Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 September 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director M. Anbazhagan was a former assistant to director Ameer.
- Actor Soori, who plays a supporting role, was also the film's dialogue writer.
- The movie's title 'Saattai' translates to 'whip' in English, symbolizing discipline in education.
- It was partially shot in real government school locations in Tamil Nadu for authenticity.
- The film addresses the issue of corporal punishment in schools, which was a topical debate in India.
- Composer D. Imman, known for folk melodies, provided the music, deviating from his usual commercial style.
- Lead actor Samuthirakani, also a director, brought his experience in socially relevant cinema to the role.






