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The Rite, a Passion (2002)

★ 7.3/10 89 min Drama India TE
Director: K.N.T. Sastry
Streaming: Not available

Description

A subtle interplay between clashing ideologies: that of traditional religious values versus modern youth drawn towards extremism. Events overtake Subbaiah Sastry, a highly respected vedic and scholar in his prime now scraping out a meagre existence as a corpse carrier. He endures the contempt of his Hyderabad neighbours due to his acceptance of Tiladaanam, a lowly Brahammic rite involving the acceptance of the sins of the dead in exchange for coins and the food of the deceased. His son, Raghuram, has become a terrorist hunted by the police, at odds with his father. A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future. - Melbourne International Film Festival

Top Cast

Jaya Sheela Padma
Brahmaji
Brahmaji Raghuram
Tanikella Bharani
Tanikella Bharani
Prasad Babu
Annapoorna
Annapoorna
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam
Athili Lakshmi
H. G. Dattatreya
H. G. Dattatreya

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