'' Server Sundaram '' was released on 11 December 1964 . It received critical acclaim , with praise directed mainly at Nagesh 's performance and Balachander 's screenplay . The film went on to become a commercial success , with a theatrical run of over 100 days . At the 12th National Film Awards , it won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil under the Certificate of Merit category , and the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil
12th National Film Awards
12th National Film Awards
Server Sundaram