The Rite, a PassionMovie
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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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
About The Rite, a Passion
The Rite, a Passion is a 2002 drama movie directed by K.N.T. Sastry.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 29m, production credits from India, an original language code of TE.
The credited cast includes Jaya Sheela, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Prasad Babu. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
