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Guru Sishyaru is a 1981 Telugu-language film, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by T. Venkatrama Reddy. The film stars Ashalatha, Balakrishna, and Hema Chaudhari in the lead roles, while Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Allu Ramalingaiah, Anjali Devi, and Nutan Prasad play pivotal roles. The film is a drama that revolves around the life of a young man named Raghavaiah (Balakrishna), who is born into a poor family. Despite the financial struggles of his family, Raghavaiah is a bright and hardworking student who excels in his studies. He aspires to become a teacher and make a difference in the lives of young students.

Raghavaiah's dream is realized when he becomes a teacher at a local school. However, he quickly realizes that he has a lot to learn about teaching and being a mentor to his students. The school where Raghavaiah is employed is steeped in tradition and operates on outdated teaching methods. There is resistance from the school management and staff when Raghavaiah attempts to introduce new and innovative teaching methods.

Despite the resistance, Raghavaiah perseveres and slowly begins to earn the respect of his students, who admire him for his dedication and hard work. Over time, Raghavaiah becomes the guru (mentor) to his students and gains their trust and affection.

In the meantime, the film also explores the romantic angles of Raghavaiah's life. He falls in love with a fellow teacher named Radha (Hema Chaudhari). However, Radha is engaged to another man, and Raghavaiah is initially hesitant to express his feelings. Eventually, Raghavaiah admits his love for Radha, and she reciprocates the same, but she's engaged which created complications for her.

The film also touches upon other themes such as social inequality and the importance of education. It highlights how education can be an equalizer and help individuals overcome the limitations imposed by their social and economic backgrounds.

Overall, Guru Sishyaru is a heartwarming drama that showcases the power of education and mentorship. Balakrishna's portrayal of the idealistic and dedicated teacher earned him critical acclaim, and the film was a box office success. The performances of the rest of the cast, including Ashalatha and Hema Chaudhari were also excellent, and the music by Chakravarthy was received well.

Guru Sishyaru remains a classic film that is still remembered for its timeless narrative, balanced storytelling, and uplifting message.

Guru Sishyaru is a 1981 comedy with a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.7.