School

Storyline

Set in Winner Higher Secondary School, School follows a series of mysterious student deaths linked to a motivational book. Two spirits of former students return to prevent further tragedy while a sorcerer named Mastaan exploits the chaos. Guided by brave teachers, the students learn that true success lies not in awards or prestige but in empathy, self-awareness, and human values, transforming the school into a place of holistic growth and understanding.

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Tagline

Success Can Haunt You.

Trivia

• School marks a unique collaboration of Yogi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, and K.S. Ravikumar in a Tamil horror-thriller, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It’s directed, written, and produced by R.K. Vidhyadaran, highlighting the pressures of academic success and mental well-being in a supernatural setting.

Goofs

• Some continuity errors appear in classroom scenes where student uniforms change subtly between cuts. A minor CGI glitch occurs when the spirits appear; in some frames, their transparency flickers unnaturally.

Quotes

• “Success can haunt you if your heart is empty.”
• “Degrees don’t make a human; empathy does.”

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• The opening credits use animated chalkboard sketches that come alive with moving illustrations of school life and spirits. Yogi Babu’s name appears last in the main cast credits with a glowing ghostly effect as a stylistic choice.

Connections

• School (2025) is a Tamil horror-thriller set in Winner Higher Secondary School, where mysterious student deaths tied to a motivational book unleash chaos. Two spirits of former students return to protect the living, while a sorcerer named Mastaan tries to exploit the turmoil. With the help of dedicated teachers, the school is transformed, delivering a powerful message that true success is not measured by degrees or prestige, but by empathy, humanity, and self-discovery.

Soundtracks

• Composed by Ilaiyaraaja, the soundtrack mixes eerie orchestration with emotional melodies:
• “Mindset to Success” – Haunting theme reflecting student struggles
• “Spirit of Wisdom” – Uplifting track guiding the living
• “Mastaan’s Chaos” – Dark, suspense-filled instrumental
• “Lessons of Humanity” – Emotional montage song
• “Final Bell” – Melancholic, reflective ending theme