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Mizhi Thurakku Review|
- 8/26/2014 1:41:39 PM
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Duravastha by Kumaranasan is a 1922 poetic lament about the deplorable casteism and feudalism that was predominant in ancient Kerala, which was a social reformation or awakening call as well. Even though most of those social discriminations and injustices are painful and shameful memories of the past, casteism is still practised in today's modern society in various forms and norms. The makers of 'Mizhi Thurakku' invite us to relive the social inequalities of the past through the movie, and exhorts us to drop every form of casteism and "open our eyes" to the simple rule of humanity by Sree Narayana Guru, "One Caste, One Religion
Set in the year 1921 against the backdrop of the Malabar rebellion (the "Mappila Lahala"), the story unfolds in the province of Eranad. Savithri (Sruthi Lakshmi), a Brahmin Nambudiri woman, flees to save her life and honor when her family is savagely attacked by the Mappila Muslims. Fortunate enough to survive the riotous crowd, she finally takes refuge in the hut of Chathan (Ganesh Kumar), who belongs to an inferior untouchable caste. Initially very reluctant and afraid to associate with the aristocratic lady, Chathan gives in to her plea for shelter and protection, showing character beyond his poor social standing.
Having lost everything except life and womanly honor, Savithri comes face to face with the stark social reality of her times. She learns about the miserable,
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