Being called out as Nool/Brahmin/TamBrahm for having typical oppressor behaviour is NOT casteism btw!! Accept the fact that you are from the lineage of oppressors, understand the nuances and introspect on why you’re being called out, instead of taking the victim card always!!
@vmk08590013 again, dominated by the same community. But to claim that female infanticide was exclusively practiced by a particular caste is a stretch. The issue is rooted in patriarchy, economic hardship and deeply ingrained social unjust.
Karuthamma was one of the first films that truly stayed with me. I was lucky to be introduced to it by my father when I was around 9. I barely understood its layers, but every time it came on Raj TV, we'd sit and watch it as if it were our first time. He took matters like
@vmk08590013 Karuthamma portrays a family living in Pottalpatti, in the Virudhunagar region, where the thevar community forms one of the majorities. The film is set in the dry areas typical of villages such as usilampatti, nallathevanpatti and several nearby areas in Madurai region
caste prejudice, patriarchy and social issues long before such conversations became mainstream. He wrote women with purpose, dignity and agency. He elevated Kollywood with sensible, socially conscious filmmaking that was beyond entertainment. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏻