The Rite, a Passion (2002)

Telugu movie · Drama · 89 min · TMDB 7.3/10

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.

Cast: Jaya Sheela (Padma), Brahmaji (Raghuram), Tanikella Bharani, Prasad Babu, Annapoorna, Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam.

Directed by K.N.T. Sastry.

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