School Master (1964 film)

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School Master
Directed by S. R. Puttanna Kanagal
Written by Kusumagraj
Ponkunnam Varkey (dialogues)
Produced by B. R. Panthulu
Starring
Music by G. Devarajan
Release date
  • 3 April 1964 (1964-04-03)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

School Master is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by debutant S. R. Puttanna Kanagal. Produced by B. R. Panthulu, it was a remake of producer's own 1958 Kannada movie School Master . [1] The film stars Prem Nazir, K. Balaji, Ragini and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.

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Plot

The film revolves about an old school master and his noble attempt to transform the students of his native village.

Cast

Themes

B. Vijayakumar of The Hindu wrote, "School Master focused on undesirable practices of school managements. A successful social film it propagated integral morals and glorified teacher-student relationship." [2]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma. [3]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength
1"Anthimayangiyallo" K. J. Yesudas, P. Leela Vayalar Ramavarma
2"Gurur Brahma"K. J. Yesudas
3"Iniyente Inakkilikku"K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela Vayalar Ramavarma
4"Jayajayajaya Janmmabhoomi"K. J. Yesudas, Chorus, T. SanthaVayalar Ramavarma
5"Kilukilukkum" M. S. Rajeswari Vayalar Ramavarma
6"Niranja Kannukalode" P. B. Sreenivas Vayalar Ramavarma
7"Paravakalaay Pirannirunnengil"P. SusheelaVayalar Ramavarma
8"Thaamarakkulakkadavil"P. Susheela, A. M. Rajah Vayalar Ramavarma
9"Zindabaad Zindabaad"P. Leela, A. P. Komala, ChorusVayalar Ramavarma

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References

  1. "From 'School Master' to 'U Turn': A look at Kannada films remade in other Indian languages". The Times of India . 15 April 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  2. Vijayakumar, B. (26 September 2010). "School Master (1964)". The Hindu . Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  3. "School Master (1964)". malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 30 August 2021.