The Rite, a Passion (2002)
Movie 1h 29m ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 2002, The Rite, a Passion is a drama movie. It is directed by K.N.T. Sastry. The cast includes Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani and Annapoorna. The running time is 1h 29m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
69Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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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Cast & crew
- K.N.T. SastryDirector
- Brahmajias Raghuram
- Tanikella Bharani
- Annapoorna
- Jaya Sheelaas Padma
- Prasad Babu
- Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam
- Athili Lakshmi
- H. G. Dattatreya
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Questions about The Rite, a Passion
- What genre is The Rite, a Passion?
- The Rite, a Passion is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in The Rite, a Passion?
- Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Annapoorna, Jaya Sheela, Prasad Babu appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Rite, a Passion?
- K.N.T. Sastry directed The Rite, a Passion.
- How long is The Rite, a Passion?
- The Rite, a Passion runs for 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- Is The Rite, a Passion worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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