Gurudhakshanai () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Padmini and K. Balaji. It was released on 14 June 1969.
Plot
Kannan is an uneducated, hardworking, village farmer who is known to be quick in anger. Kanni is his lover. A teacher named Devaki comes to the village. Jealous elements start to spread rumors about Kannan and Devaki, much to the chagrin of her father. However, Devaki is already engaged to Vasudevan, whose opinion alone matters to Devaki. Kanni also trusts Kannan. In the climax, it is revealed that Kannan has been secretly getting educated with Devaki's help, unable to bear the shame of doing so in public. Vasudevan absolutely trusts Devaki even without questioning as does Kanni and everyone's doubts are cleared.
Cast
Soundtrack The music was composed by Pukazhenthi, supervised by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. Songs Singer "Oram Kiragamadi" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela "Athooram Maramirukku" P. Susheela "Ondre Ondru Ulagil" P. Susheela "Paru Paru Nallaparu" Sirkazhi Govindarajan "Kettimelam Kottavechu"T. M. Soundararajan
Release and reception Gurudhakshaneiy was released on 14 June 1969. The Indian Express called it "a sad attempt at portraying an unlettered villager becoming not only literate but a hero capable of great sacrifice."
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