Sringaram(2007)
'Sringaram' is a 2007 Tamil-language period drama film directed by Sharada Ramanathan. The film stars Aditi Rao Hydari in her Tamil debut, alongside Manoj K. Jayan, Hamsa Moily, and Y. Gee. Mahendra. Set in the 1920s, the story follows Madhura, a Devadasi temple dancer who struggles against the oppressive landlord Sukumar. The film explores themes of art, caste, and exploitation within the Devadasi system. It won three National Film Awards, including Best Music Direction for violin maestro Lalgudi Jayaraman. The film was screened at multiple international film festivals before its theatrical release on 5 October 2007.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 October 2007
- Director
- Sharada Ramanathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A young temple dancer named Madhura dreams of perfecting her art. But the cruel local landlord wants to own her body. She must choose between her freedom and her sacred duty to the temple.
“A dance of love and sacrifice.”
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Trivia
- The film was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards.
- It was the first Tamil film to be shot entirely using a digital intermediate process.
- The story is set against the world of Bharatanatyam, with the director being a trained dancer herself.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on festival circuits.
- Actress Aditi Rao Hydari made her cinematic debut in a supporting role in this film.
- The movie's music was composed by Mahesh Mahadevan, not by a mainstream Tamil film composer.
- It was produced under the banner of the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC).