The Rite, a Passion
2002, Telugu. Directed by K.N.T. Sastry.
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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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
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- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Telugu
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- Released
- 1 January 2002
- Original title
- Tiladaanam
- Country
- India
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Who directed The Rite, a Passion?
The Rite, a Passion (2002) was directed by K.N.T. Sastry and stars Jaya Sheela, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani.