
The Rite, a Passion
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2002-01-01 • 1h 29m
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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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
- Directors
- K.N.T. Sastry

The Rite, a Passion
Visit website2002-01-01 • 1h 29m
7.5/10 • 2
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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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
- Directors
- K.N.T. Sastry
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsJaya Sheela
Padma
Brahmaji
Raghuram
Tanikella Bharani
Prasad Babu
Annapoorna
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam
Athili Lakshmi
H. G. Dattatreya
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