Teecharamma(1968)
Teecharamma is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Puttanna Kanagal. The lead cast includes Jaishankar, Muthuraman, C. R. Vijayakumari, and Vanisri. The story follows a school teacher who sacrifices her own romantic love to ensure her best friend's happiness. Set in a small Tamil Nadu town, the film explores the emotional conflict between personal desire and deep friendship. The film was praised by critics for its honest storytelling and lack of commercial compromises like fight scenes or dance numbers. It was a commercial success upon release. M. G. Ramachandran, then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, personally appreciated Vijayakumari's performance. The film was remade in Malayalam as Premashilpi in 1978. Teecharamma released on 12 April 1968.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1968
- Director
- Puttanna Kanagal
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A young school teacher named Kamala loves a man named Ravi. But when she learns her best friend Shanti also loves him, Kamala makes a painful choice. She hides her own feelings and helps Shanti win Ravi's heart. Her sacrifice tests the limits of friendship and love.
“Sometimes love means letting go”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Teecharamma
Cast reunions in this film: K. V. Mahadevan & A.V.M.Rajan (16 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Jaishankar (15 films together), Vanisri & Jaishankar (11 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Vanisri (10 films together), Vanisri & A.V.M.Rajan (6 films together), and Jaishankar & A.V.M.Rajan (3 films together).