The Rite, a Passion
7.4
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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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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Cast
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Jaya Sheela
Padma
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Brahmaji
Raghuram
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Tanikella Bharani
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Prasad Babu
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Rudraveena
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Geetha Govindam
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Athili Lakshmi
Also in
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H. G. Dattatreya
Known for
Mission Mangal
K.N.T. Sastry Director
First release January 1, 2002 · Produced in India · Original title Tiladaanam
Production
National Film Development Corporation of India
Production
India
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Languages
Original title
Tiladaanam
Original language
Telugu
Spoken on screen
Telugu
Release dates
India · January 1, 2002
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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