A funeral pilgrimage becomes a radical awakening in Kerala's forgotten hills.
On his pilgrimage to a temple to immerse the ashes of his mother in the sacred river, Rakhavan befriends a tribal family. He comes across the lives of the tribal people and their struggle.
Direction
Ramu Kariat crafts entire villages with patient, loving detail.
Cinematography
The Western Ghats shot like a living, breathing character.
Acting
Prem Nazir's most quietly devastating performance.
Director
Ramu Kariat
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
One of the first Malayalam films to center tribal communities with dignity rather than exoticism, sparking debate about authentic representation.
Ramu Kariat made this between 'Chemmeen' and 'Mudiyanaya Puthran,' completing his unofficial trilogy on Kerala's marginalized voices.
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