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(Samuthirakani), a dedicated teacher who joins a poorly managed government school in a rural village. He faces strong opposition from both unmotivated students and the assistant headmaster, Singaperumal

Saattai (translating to "Whip") is a Tamil-language social drama film released in 2012. Directed by M. Anbazhagan and produced by director Prabhu Solomon, the film stars Samuthirakani and Thambi Ramaiah in pivotal roles. saattai+tamilyogi

The film follows a principled school teacher (played by Sathyaraj) who clashes with the management’s commercial and authoritarian approach. For many middle-class Tamil families, Saattai was a mirror reflecting their own children’s struggles. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second Prize) and garnered critical acclaim. (Samuthirakani), a dedicated teacher who joins a poorly