Funeral Rites (ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರ) 53 years old

Naranappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man from Karnataka dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, the last rites of the deceased must be performed at the earliest. However, being that Naranappa was a rebel who fought against Brahminism throughout his life, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his last rites and light the funeral pyre. Praneshacharya, the head of the Agrahara, a devout and learned Brahmin, tries to find a solution.

Credits

Funeral Rites Cast

Name Character
Girish Karnad He was 31, 81 years old when he died as Praneshacharya

Funeral Rites Crew

Name Department
Girish Karnad as Screenplay. He was 31 (81) years old when He died Writing
Tom Cowan as Director of Photography. He was 0 (now 54) years old Camera
Funeral Rites poster
Funeral Rites (53 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, May 13, 1970
  • Runtime: 113 minutes