Synopsis
Engal Kudumbam Perisu (1958) is a Kannada-language film directed by B. R. Panthulu and produced by himself.
The movie features a star-studded cast, including Dikki Madhava Rao, M. V. Rajamma, Udaykumar, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganeshan, and B. Saroja Devi in key roles alongside Panthulu.
A children's dance drama is featured in the film, shot using Gevacolor by cinematographer W. R. Subba Rao.
Engal Kudumbam Perisu achieved the distinction of being the first Kannada film to complete its silver jubilee run.
The movie was later remade in several other languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, with different titles such as School Master, Badi Pantulu, and School Master.
