The Rite, a Passion (2002)
Synopsis
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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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
Release Date: 2002-01-01
Runtime: 89 minutes
Director: K.N.T. Sastry
Top Cast
- Jaya Sheela as Padma
- Brahmaji as Raghuram
- Tanikella Bharani as
- Prasad Babu as
- Annapoorna as
- Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam as
- Athili Lakshmi as
- H. G. Dattatreya as
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