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2020 · Telugu · 2h 24m · Action, Crime, Drama · CBFC A
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Filmi Score
Very good
7 reviews
70
1 exceptional4 very good2 good
What the critics say
Critics call Palasa 1978 an honest, well-acted drama on caste oppression with strong performances, folk music and a powerful Ambedkarite climax, but say the second half drags and the appeal stays limited rather than mass.
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Praises Palasa 1978 as a compelling, well-acted debut with strong performances from newcomers, effective folk music and cinematography, calling… Read it there →
Finds Palasa 1978 an informed, non-manipulative take on caste oppression with strong performances and cinematography, undercut by a slower,… Read it there →
Idlebrain praises Palasa 1978's natural casting, strong performances and honest, thought-provoking dialogues in depicting caste oppression, but… Read it there →
Praises the raw, realistic depiction of caste discrimination and standout supporting performances, especially the climax's Ambedkarite turn, but… Read it there →
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What did critics say about Palasa 1978?
Palasa 1978 has a Filmi Score of 70 (Very good), the mean of 7 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 60 (Gulte) to 80 (The Hindu). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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