Vanaprastham

"Vanaprastham" is a powerful drama that explores the complexities of India's caste system and the consequences of forbidden love. The film tells the story of Kunhikuttan, a gifted Kathakali dancer who is rejected by his upper-caste father and struggles to make a living. Despite his success on stage, he is unable to escape the societal norms that govern his life. When he meets Subhadra, an educated and married upper-caste woman, the two begin an affair that leads to a son. However, Subhadra's love for Kunhikuttan's stage persona, Arjuna, leads to a heart-wrenching rejection of the dancer himself. As Kunhikuttan struggles to come to terms with this rejection and the loss of his son, he finds solace in his art, delving deeper into the darker corners of his mind and delivering a performance that will leave audiences stunned.

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Vanaprastham was released in theaters on October 13, 1999.