The film is based on the play Pareeksha (1964), written by Gopinathan Nair. The plot details the corruption and malpractices in education system and conduct of public examinations. Pareeksha released on 19 October 1964, the film was a huge commercial success at the box office.

Cast

Prem Nazir

Vijayan

Sharada

Yamuna

Adoor Bhasi

Ayyappan Pilla

Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair

Janardhanan Pilla