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School Master (1964 film)

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School Master
Directed byS. R. Puttanna Kanagal
Written byKusumagraj
Ponkunnam Varkey (dialogues)
Produced byB. R. Panthulu
Starring
Music byG. 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.

Plot

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

Cast

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Themes

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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

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

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length
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. Santha Vayalar Ramavarma
5 "Kilukilukkum" M. S. Rajeswari Vayalar Ramavarma
6 "Niranja Kannukalode" P. B. Sreenivas Vayalar Ramavarma
7 "Paravakalaay Pirannirunnengil" P. Susheela Vayalar Ramavarma
8 "Thaamarakkulakkadavil" P. Susheela, A. M. Rajah Vayalar Ramavarma
9 "Zindabaad Zindabaad" P. Leela, A. P. Komala, Chorus Vayalar Ramavarma

References

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  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.
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