The Rite, a Passion (Tiladaanam) 22 years old

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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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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The Rite, a Passion Cast

Name Character
Tanikella Bharani He was 45, now 67 years old
Brahmaji He was 36, now 58 years old as Raghuram
Annapoorna She was 54, now 76 years old

The Rite, a Passion Crew

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The Rite, a Passion (22 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, January 01, 2002
  • Runtime: 89 minutes