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Palasa 1978(2020)

6.3/10
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

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Cast & Crew

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.

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