“Examination”) is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by T. N. Gopinathan Nair.
The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair.
The story details corruption and malpractice in the education system and conduct of public examinations.
Vijayan falls in love with Janardanan Pillai's daughter Yamuna, and their families decide to get them married.
A respected and honest teacher, Janardanan Pillai refuses to give Appu extra marks.
He is shocked to find out from his wife Bhageerathi that Yamuna is pregnant and that Vijayan may withdraw from the marriage if Appu fails to clear the exams.
Songs like "Oru Pushpam Mathramen" (Desh), "Pranasakhi Njaan Verumoru" (Sindhu Bhairavi), "Avidunnen Ganam Kelkaan" (Pahadi), "En Prana Nayakane" (Yamuna Kalyani) and a romantic number, "Annu Ninte Nunakuzhi", were highly popular and sometimes regarded by critics as among the best songs in the language.