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The Rite, a Passion (2002)
Directed by K.N.T. Sastry
Overview
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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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
Length 89 minutes
Actors
Jaya Sheela | Brahmaji | Tanikella Bharani | Prasad Babu | Annapoorna | A. V. S. (Amanchi Venkata Subramanyam) | Athili Lakshmi | H. G. Dattatreya