7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Chanthu, a poor orphan and Aromal are cousins and belong to the Chekavar clan, a warrior clan who hire themselves out as duellers to settle disputes among the rich and powerful. Aromal, jealous of the much more talented Chanthu, makes life miserable for him and Chanthu decides to leave and live with Aringodar, a rival chekavan, as his pupil. When the two sons of a local landlord have a property dispute and decide to hire Aromal and Aringodar to duel it out, Chanthu has to decide where his loyalty lies - with the family of the uncle who brought him up or with Aringodar who provided him with sanctuary.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Chanthu, a poor orphan and Aromal are cousins and belong to the Chekavar clan, a warrior clan who hire themselves out as duellers to settle disputes among the rich and powerful. Aromal, jealous of the much more talented Chanthu, makes life miserable for him and Chanthu decides to leave and live with Aringodar, a rival chekavan, as his pupil. When the two sons of a local landlord have a property dispute and decide to hire Aromal and Aringodar to duel it out, Chanthu has to decide where his loyalty lies - with the family of the uncle who brought him up or with Aringodar who provided him with sanctuary.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film consciously balances competing viewpoints by re-evaluating a historical figure, focusing on universal human themes of honor, betrayal, and perception vs. reality, rather than promoting a specific political ideology. Its primary aim is to offer a nuanced, humanistic understanding of a traditionally maligned character.
This Indian historical drama features a cast that is culturally authentic to its setting, reflecting natural diversity within its specific cultural context without explicit DEI-driven casting interventions. The narrative explores traditional themes and portrays male identities within their historical framework, without engaging in a modern DEI critique.
Secondary
The film respectfully portrays Hindu customs, temples, and philosophical concepts like dharma and fate as integral to the characters' lives and the societal fabric of medieval Kerala. It explores human drama within this cultural context without critiquing the religion itself, aligning with the dignity and cultural significance of the faith.
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, an epic historical drama, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story is centered on traditional societal structures, honor, and heterosexual relationships, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film 'Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha' is a historical drama focusing on traditional warrior legends. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for portrayal.
The film primarily focuses on male characters and their martial arts prowess. While female characters are present and significant to the narrative, there are no scenes depicting them engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The film adapts characters from the Vadakkan Pattukal (Northern Ballads). All major characters, such as Chandhu Chekavar, Aromal Chekavar, and Unniyarcha, are portrayed with the same gender as established in the original legends.
The film is an adaptation of the Vadakkan Pattukal, traditional ballads from Kerala, India. The characters, canonically Indian (Malayali), are portrayed by Indian actors, consistent with the source material. No character established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.7
7.1
Critic Ratings
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