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Guru Dakshina (1983 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Guru Dakshina' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Baby. It features Adoor Bhasi, Ratheesh, Mohanlal, Mammootty and Sathish Menon in major roles. The songs were composed by K. J. Joy. The film was a remake of Tamil film 'Engal Vathiyar' (1980).
Plot
The story revolves around Kunjunni Mash, who is a school teacher. His daughter (Sunanada) falls in love with the Panchayat President's son (Sathish Menon). However, he demands dowry to Kunjunni Mash in the form of money to let the marriage happen. The rest of the movie shows how Kunjunni Mash goes to see each of his old students to seek help for his daughter's marriage.
Cast
* Adoor Bhasi as Kunjunni Mash
* Ratheesh as Inspector Majeet
* Mohanlal as Minister Prabhakaran
* Mammootty as John
* Sathish Menon
* T. G. Ravi as Panchayat President
* Sukumari
* Kuthiravattam Pappu
* Sunanda
* C. I. Paul
* Anuradha
* Santhakumari
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. J. Joy and the lyrics were written by Poovachal Khader.
References
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