Gurudhakshaneiy

Gift for the teacher) is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. P. Nagarajan.

Jealous elements start to spread rumors about Kannan and Devaki much to the chagrin of her father.

In the climax, it is revealed that Kannan has been secretly getting educated 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.

[2][3] The Indian Express called it "a sad attempt at portraying an unlettered villager becoming not only literate but a hero capable of great sacrifice.