Teacheramma (transl. Madam Teacher) is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Puttanna Kanagal. The film stars Jaishankar, Muthuraman, C. R. Vijayakumari and Vanisri. It was remade in Malayalam as Premashilpi (1978).[1]
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| Directed by | Puttanna Kanagal |
| Written by | Balamurugan |
| Starring | Jaishankar Vijayakumari Vanisri |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa |
Production company | Subhalakshmi Pictures |
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Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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A school teacher sacrifices her love for the sake of her friend.
Teacheramma was directed by Puttanna Kanagal, produced by Subhalakshmi Pictures and written by Balamurugan.[2]
The soundtrack was composed by T. R. Pappa, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[4][better source needed]
| No. | Title | Singers | Length |
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| 1. | "Amma Enbathu Tamizh" | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Isaiyodu Deivam Vanthu" | P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Kanavil Nindra Thirumugam" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 4. | "Soodikoduthaval Naan Thozhi" | P. Susheela | |
| 5. | "Vanathai Kadavul Thalaiyal" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan |
Teacheramma was released on 12 April 1968.[5] Kalki appreciated the director for making an entertaining film without resorting to compromises such as fight or dance sequences.[6] In the 1970s, M. G. Ramachandran – then the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu – personally appreciated Vijayakumari for her performance. The film was commercially successful.[2]
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