Saattai (2012): Cast & Plot
Saattai is a 2012 romantic drama directed by M. Anbazhagan, starring Samuthirakani as Dayalan, Junior Balaiah and Raveena Ravi. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 18m (138 min)
- Director
- M. Anbazhagan
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Shalom Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saattai About?
The premise of Saattai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dayalan, a newly appointed teacher, is troubled by the state of education at a village government school. Determined to improve the environment, he clashes with the Assistant Head Master, Singaperumal, who resists the changes. His efforts are initially met with opposition from other teachers and students, though his positive impact gradually earns the support of Pandian.
Saattai Cast & Characters
Samuthirakani leads the cast as Dayalan, with Junior Balaiah as Pandian and Raveena Ravi as Arivazhagi (voice). Directed by M. Anbazhagan; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director M. Anbazhagan
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Samuthirakani as Dayalan - Junior Balaiah as Pandian
- Raveena Ravi as Arivazhagi (voice)
- Swasika as Mrs. Dayalan
Also Starring in Saattai
· 4 more- Thambi Ramaiah Singam Perumal
- Mahima Nambiar Arivazhagi
- Pandi Student
- Yuvan Pazhanimuthu
More from M. Anbazhagan
One more film directed by M. Anbazhagan: Adutha Saattai.
Saattai Plot Summary
What happens in Saattai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the rural setting of Vanthaarangudi near Thiruvannamalai, a newly appointed government school teacher, Dayalan, arrives with a clear problem: the education system in his district is in a frail state, and the school’s atmosphere is stifling. He is determined to challenge the status quo and push for meaningful improvements, not just cosmetic changes. His arrival sets off a quiet clash with the existing order as he begins to imagine a more engaging, supportive learning environment for his students.
His reform-minded approach immediately meets resistance from Singaperumal, the Assistant Head Master. The rest of the staff and many students are wary or hostile toward his ideas. Yet, Dayalan’s genuine care slowly earns the attention of Pandian, who observes the shifts in the classroom and the growing interest among the pupils.
Full summary
The whole story of Saattai, scene by scene
Saattai Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Saattai.
How Well Do You Know Saattai?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the newly appointed teacher who arrives at the government school in Vanthaarangudi?
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Saattai FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Saattai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saattai?
Saattai runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was Saattai released?
Saattai was released on September 21, 2012.
Who directed Saattai?
Saattai was directed by M. Anbazhagan.
More films by M. Anbazhagan Who is in the cast of Saattai?
Saattai stars Samuthirakani as Dayalan, Junior Balaiah as Pandian and Raveena Ravi as Arivazhagi (voice), among 8 credited actors.
Does Saattai have a post-credit scene?
No. Saattai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Saattai in?
The original language of Saattai is Tamil.
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