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73
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73
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A caste-oppression drama set in 1970s Andhra Pradesh: two brothers turn to violence against upper-caste power. Reviews note raw action,…
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CBFC: A
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Y. Sunita Chowdhary · 6 Mar 2020
Praises Palasa 1978 as a compelling, well-acted debut with strong performances from newcomers, effective folk music and cinematography, calling… Read it there →
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Paturi Rajasekhar · 6 Mar 2020
Palasa 1978 Movie Review: Not your run-of-the-mill crime drama Read it there →
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Sankeertana Varma · 6 Mar 2020
Finds Palasa 1978 an informed, non-manipulative take on caste oppression with strong performances and cinematography, undercut by a slower,… Read it there →
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76
Idlebrain praises Palasa 1978's natural casting, strong performances and honest, thought-provoking dialogues in depicting caste oppression, but… Read it there →
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Synopsis
Mohan Rao and his elder brother face Pedda Shavukar and Chinna Shavukar, a political battle where low caste fights the high caste power.
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