The film was India's official entry for the Academy Awards and has since gained a massive cult following for its deep philosophical questions about communal harmony. Where to Watch Legally
Set against the backdrop of India's partition and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the film follows Saket Ram (Kamal Haasan), a man consumed by revenge who eventually finds a path to redemption. The Craft: Hey Ram Tamilyogi
The narrative structure is non-linear, the cinematography by the late Ishwar Bidri is breathtaking, and the musical score by Ilaiyaraaja is considered one of the finest in Indian cinema history. It was India's official entry to the Oscars that year, and while it did not win, it cemented its place in history as a bold, unflinching look at religious intolerance. The film was India's official entry for the