Teacher’s Day 2024: 5 South Indian films which explores the dimensions of the educators

Explore the intricacies of an educator who have influenced the lives of numerous individuals

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Teacher’s Day is held in observance of the numerous individuals whose lives and contributions changed the course of history.

In light of this, below are a few of the top South Korean films that everyone ought to see on Teacher’s Day.

1. Vaathi (Tamil)- Netflix

Dhanush steers Vaathi to the shore with his swagger and moving performance

The main character of the movie is a young professor named Balamurugan, also known as Bala, who is employed as a teacher in a run-down government school. He encounters several challenges there as he goes about trying to change the system, which is reducing education to a commercial venture.

2. Udaharnam Sujatha (Malayalam)- Disney+ Hotstar

Udaharanam Sujatha | Cinema Chaat

The main character in the Malayalam drama film Udaharnam Sujatha is played by Manju Warrier. The film centers on the story of a single woman who lives in a destitute colony in Thiruvananthapuram with her lone daughter.  The mother works odd jobs to try to support her daughter’s schooling, but the daughter isn’t too interested in education and the rest becomes an intriguing plot to watch

3. Master (Telugu)- YouTube

Master Movie: పాతికేళ్ళ 'మాస్టర్'! - NTV Telugu

Suresh Krissna is the director of the action drama film Master, starring megastar Chiranjeevi. The film centers on Rajkumar, a recent college graduate who accepts an invitation from his mentor to teach. The lecturer quickly gains popularity at the college, but because of his difficult past, he is unwilling and unable to find true happiness in life.

4. Raatchasi (Tamil)- Amazon Prime Video

Raatchasi movie review: A preachy, predictable premise is rescued by  Jyotika | Movie-review News - The Indian Express

In the social drama film Raatchasi, Jyothika plays a school headmaster. In this remote setting, a strong headmistress fights against corrupt officials and bureaucracy to transform her dilapidated school through tenacious acts.

5. Manikyakkallu (Malayalam)- Amazon Prime Video

Manikyakkallu (2011) | Rotten Tomatoes

The Malayalam film Manikyakallu, starring Prathviraj Sukumaran, is based on true events from a high school in Thalassery. The story takes place at a local school that was previously thought to be among the best in the world but is about to close because kids are leaving.

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