She is a model and a theatre artist who built herself up by challenging caste norms and discrimination. Rene, played by Dushara Vijayan, is portrayed as an assertive Ambedkarite woman who is fearless and independent. So let’s take a deeper look at how Natchathiram Nagargiradhu characterises Rene, its Dalit woman protagonist. With its unusual plot, the movie is undoubtedly a bold attempt at evoking discussions on caste and gender, which is precisely why it is crucial to critique it through a Dalit feminist lens. The group consists of artists from diverse castes, genders and sexualities, adding strength to the story that explores ‘contemporary love’. The film’s plot provides the space to democratically discuss issues such as the caste hierarchy, patriarchy, and caste-based ‘honour’ killings. Even in his latest film Natchathiram Nagargiradhu, which was released in the theatres in August and is now available for digital streaming, Ranjith - a pioneer in introducing the Dalit framework to Tamil cinema - attempts to approach a progressive plot premised on a Puducherry-based liberal arts theatre group with his signature anti-caste aesthetic.
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