Baaram (2018)

In the shadowed tranquility of Tamil Nadu, a small town serves as the backdrop for the poignant tale of Baaram. Karuppasamy, a widowed night watchman, treads the quiet paths of life alongside his sister, Menmozhi, and her three sons, Veera, Mani, and Murugan. As the first rays of dawn pierce the morning after a night shift, Karuppasamy's life takes a sudden, tragic turn. A hit-and-run accident fractures his hip, catapulting his family into a whirlpool of decisions. His nephews - bound by the urban allure of their town, advocate for modern medical treatment. However, Senthil, his son, steers the course differently. He transports Karuppasamy to their ancestral village, entrusting his father's healing to the wisdom of a traditional healer. The sands of time slip through the hourglass, and eight days later, Karuppasamy succumbs to his fate. The echoing silence of his demise is broken by the ceremonial lament of his funeral. Amid the sorrow-filled air, Veera stumbles upon a peculiar revelation, something unsettlingly strange about his uncle's death. The narrative of Baaram weaves a web of mystery around Karuppasamy's end - what led to it? The enigma of his death unravels slowly, beckoning the viewer into a riveting journey of discovery. The question persists, echoing with each passing scene - how did Karuppasamy die?

Baaram is a drama movie featuring Raju and directed by Priya Krishnaswamy.

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