| Film (Year) | Teacher Role | Student Role | Theme | |-------------|--------------|----------------|-------| | Mookuthi Amman (2020) | Goddess as teacher (Nayanthara) | Devotee/student | Spiritual guidance vs. blind faith | | Saattai (2012) | M. Sasikumar | School students | Corrupt education system vs. ideal teacher | | Naanthan (2014) | Srikanth | Village students | Teacher’s personal sacrifice for students’ future | | Aalavandhan (2001) | Kamal Haasan (teacher in flashback) | Young student | Psychological impact of abusive teaching | | Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011) | Vimal (temporary teacher) | Rural students | Overcoming poverty through education | | Mudhalvan (1999) | Arjun (CM-turned-teacher) | Students | One-day leadership lesson | | Thuppakki (2012) | Vijay (army officer as guest lecturer) | College students | Patriotism and awareness |
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