Bakrid(2019)
Tamil121 mins
A young farmer, who starts rearing a camel, gets to know that the animal deserves to live in a desert for its well-being. He sets out to Rajasthan for the same, but goes through a lot of hardships.
Director:Jagadeesan Subu
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, Einthusan
- OTT Release Date
- 23 August 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 23 August 2019
- Director
- Jagadeesan Subu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young farmer raises a camel and learns it needs a desert environment to thrive. He decides to take the animal to Rajasthan, facing many difficult challenges along the journey.
“A farmer's journey to set a camel free.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date23 August 2019
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
survivalfriendshipidentityfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bakrid
Cast reunions in this film: Vaiyapuri & D. Imman (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in real locations across Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan to capture authentic landscapes.
- Director Jagadeesan Subu is also a trained veterinarian, which influenced the animal care themes.
- The camel in the film was not trained; many reactions were captured spontaneously during filming.
- It was produced with a modest budget and had a limited theatrical release in 2019.
- The story highlights the bond between humans and animals, a recurring theme in Subu's work.
- Some scenes were inspired by real-life incidents of farmers and animal welfare in rural India.
- The film's title 'Bakrid' refers to a festival, symbolizing sacrifice and compassion in the narrative.
