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Shaktidasan

Documentary Tamil


A Poet's Quest for Truth: A Documenraey on the spiritual life and journey of the renowned Tamil poet, Mahakavi C. Subramania Bharathiar. Unlike a conventional biopic, the film primarily explores the poet's spiritual quest, his inner transformation, and his devotion to the divine feminine energy, which he revered as Shakti

Cast:Karthik Gopinath, Vijna,
Director:Usha Rajeshwari
Writer:Niranjan Bharathi

Guild Reviews

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A new film reiterates the enduring appeal of Subramania Bharati

FCG Member Reviewer Subha J Rao
Subha J Rao | Independent Film Critic
Sun, February 23 2025

(Written for The Hindu)

Over generations, Mahakavi Subramania Bharati has inspired people. But who inspired him? The film Shaktidasan explores this angle.

In his short lifetime of 38 years (1882-1921), Subramania Bharati left an indelible mark on Tamil society. His rousing poetry and prose introduced many to the concepts of patriotism and female emancipation, and enhanced them in those who already possessed it. His love for the country, and towards his Parasakthi, the divine feminine are well-known. The nimirndha nannadai (graceful walk with head held high) and nerkonda paarvai (straightforward vision) he visualised women to possess still serve as an inspiration to some and an aspiration for others. Despite multiple readings of Bharati’s life over the ages, there’s still scope to analyse the various facets of his life. And, that’s what the film Shaktidasan (devotee of Shakti), by director Usha Rajeshwari sets out to do.

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