# The Rite, a Passion (2002)

Telugu · Released 2002-01-01

The Rite, a Passion is a 2002 Telugu film. Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Prasad Babu, Annapoorna and AVS Subramanyam appear in it.

Cast: Brahmaji as Raghuram, Tanikella Bharani, Prasad Babu, Annapoorna, AVS Subramanyam

## Storyline
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 A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future.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

## Common questions

### When was The Rite, a Passion released?
The Rite, a Passion was released on 1 January 2002.

### Who stars in The Rite, a Passion?
Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Prasad Babu and Annapoorna star in The Rite, a Passion.

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