The Rite, a Passion
Tiladaanam
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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- K.N.T. Sastry
- Original Title
- Tiladaanam
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- National Film Development Corporation of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
K.N.T. Sastry
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K.N.T. Sastry
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What is The Rite, a Passion about?
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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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
Who directed The Rite, a Passion?
The Rite, a Passion was directed by K.N.T. Sastry.
Who stars in The Rite, a Passion?
The principal cast of The Rite, a Passion includes Jaya Sheela, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Prasad Babu, Annapoorna.
When was The Rite, a Passion released and how long is it?
The Rite, a Passion was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.