
Palasa 1978(2020)
Telugu144 mins
Palasa 1978 (2020) is a 144-minute Telugu film directed by Karuna Kumar. Starring Nakshathra, Rakshith and Laxman Meesala. With an audience rating of 6.3/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Palasa 1978 stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2020.
Director:Karuna Kumar
Mood:
darkemotionalintense
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 6 Mar 2020
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 6 March 2020
- Theatrical Release
- 6 March 2020
- Director
- Karuna Kumar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Two brothers from a lower caste community clash with powerful local landlords. Their struggle becomes a political fight against the rigid caste system.
“Two brothers rise against a brutal caste system.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
144Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date6 March 2020
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalintense
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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NakshathraLaxmi
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RakshithMohanrao
→#3L
Laxman MeesalaSupporting Actor
→#4M
Mirchi MadhaviSrilakshmi
→#5P
Prawin YendamuriSupporting Actor
→#6R
Raghu KuncheGurumurthi
→#7T
Thanmai BoltSupporting Actress
→#8T
Thiruveer ReddySupporting Actor
→#9V
Vijay RamSupporting Actor
→#10A
Arul VincentPhotography
→#11K
Karuna KumarDirector
→#12R
Raghu KuncheMusic Director
→Trivia
- The film's title refers to the year 1978, when the real-life Palasa caste riots took place in Srikakulam district.
- Director Karuna Kumar spent nearly four years researching the region's caste history and interviewing locals.
- Lead actor Rakshit's character was inspired by a folk singer from the oppressed community, blending art with protest.
- The movie was shot entirely on location in Palasa and nearby villages to capture authentic settings and dialects.
- It faced censorship challenges for its raw depiction of caste violence but was released without major cuts.
- The film uses traditional folk songs like 'Jabilli Kosam' to highlight cultural resistance against oppression.
- Despite a limited release, it won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 2020.
