6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Haridas (1944)
Haridas (1944)
Overview
Haridas (Thyagaraja Bhagavathar) is a vain individual who spends his life in luxury and lust ignoring his wife (Vasanthakokilam). But when his wealth is appropriated by a courtesan (T. R. Rajakumari), he realizes life's realities, reforms and spends the rest of his days serving his parents and God.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
Haridas (Thyagaraja Bhagavathar) is a vain individual who spends his life in luxury and lust ignoring his wife (Vasanthakokilam). But when his wealth is appropriated by a courtesan (T. R. Rajakumari), he realizes life's realities, reforms and spends the rest of his days serving his parents and God.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a devotional work centered on individual spiritual transformation and adherence to religious tradition, making its core themes apolitical. It lacks any explicit political agenda or engagement with contemporary political issues, thus aligning with a neutral stance.
The film, an Indian production from 1944, features casting that naturally reflects its local context, rather than engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally Western roles. Its narrative, typical of a devotional film from that era, does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicitly centralize DEI themes.
Secondary
As a devotional film, "Haridas" centers on the spiritual journey of its protagonist within a Hindu framework, affirming its practices, deities, and philosophical tenets. The narrative aligns with the virtues of the faith, portraying devotion as a path to redemption and spiritual fulfillment.
The film 'Haridas' is a historical devotional drama from 1944. Its narrative focuses on religious themes and the life of its titular character, a devotee of Vishnu. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's documented plot or critical reception.
The film 'Haridas' (1944) is a devotional drama focusing on a man's spiritual journey from a life of indulgence to devotion. Based on available plot summaries and historical information, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1944 film "Haridas" is a devotional story. There is no evidence of any character being established as one gender in prior canon or history and then portrayed as a different gender in this film.
Haridas (1944) is a Tamil-language Indian devotional film based on traditional Indian stories. The characters are inherently Indian, and the cast consists of Indian actors, aligning with the source material's racial depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.0
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