The Rite, a Passion (2002)

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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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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

Director: K.N.T. Sastry
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
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Production: National Film Development Corporation of India
Country: India
Language: తెలుగు
Original Language: te
More Films by Director: K.N.T. Sastry
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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 Rite, a Passion stars Jaya Sheela, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Prasad Babu, Annapoorna, Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam.
How long is The Rite, a Passion?
The Rite, a Passion has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is The Rite, a Passion?
The Rite, a Passion is a Drama film.
Where was The Rite, a Passion produced?
The Rite, a Passion was produced in India.