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Enga Vadhiyar(1980)

Tamil mins

Enga Vadhiyar is a 1980 Tamil-language comedy-drama film directed by Durai. The film stars Nagesh in the lead role as a strict school teacher, with Srikanth in a supporting role. The story follows a disciplined teacher who battles a wealthy landlord trying to shut down the village school. Along the way, the teacher falls in love and learns to balance strictness with compassion. The film was noted for its blend of humor and social commentary on the importance of education. It was released in Indian theatres in 1980 and remains a nostalgic classic for Tamil cinema fans.

Director:Durai
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1980
Director
Durai
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A strict village teacher, Vadhiyar, fights to keep his school open when a rich landlord wants poor children to work instead of study. With the help of the students and a kind woman, he must overcome the landlord's power and save the future of the children.

The teacher who changed a village

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1980

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Enga Vadhiyar

Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & Nagesh (27 films together), and Sankar Ganesh & Durai (13 films together).

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