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Master (1997): Cast & Plot

Master (1997) movie poster

Master is a 1997 action drama directed by Suresh Krishna, starring Brahmanandam, Vijayakumar and Narsing Yadav. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes.

Master (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 6m (126 min)
Director
Suresh Krishna
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Master About?

The premise of Master without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A popular college professor is unable to find true happiness because of his dark past, but the persistence of love and justice ultimately win the day.

Master Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • college
  • happiness
  • justice
  • crime boss
  • jogging
  • ex convict
  • prison sentence
  • murder
  • flashback
  • teacher student romance
  • student
  • professor
+2 more
  • principal
  • one word title
Cast & crew

Master Cast

Brahmanandam leads the cast, with Vijayakumar and Narsing Yadav. Directed by Suresh Krishna; 8 actors are credited in all.

Plot

Master Plot Summary

What happens in Master from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a bustling college setting, Janardhan Rao, a principled college head, focuses intently on instilling discipline among students and staff alike. To reinforce his vision, he brings in his protégé, Rajkumar, to take up a Telugu lecturer post at the same institution. From day one, Rajkumar slips into the lives of the students with ease, cultivating a close-knit culture around the campus that feels like a cadre rather than a classroom. He moves through the corridors with a mix of authority and camaraderie, using charm and steadfast rules to sway the crowd and keep order, all while keeping a wary eye on maintaining boundaries.

Full summary

The whole story of Master, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Master?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is the principled college head who emphasizes discipline?

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FAQ

Master FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Master, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Master?

Master runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

When was Master released?

Master was released on October 3, 1997.

Who directed Master?

Master was directed by Suresh Krishna.

More films by Suresh Krishna

Who is in the cast of Master?

Master stars Brahmanandam, Vijayakumar and Narsing Yadav, among 8 credited actors.

Does Master have a post-credit scene?

No. Master has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Master in?

The original language of Master is Telugu.

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