3.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Aalapana (1985)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.4
Overview
A classical dancer, known for her perfection and grace in dance is appreciated by her tutor as well as friends. An evil man with lustful intentions tries to hold the woman captive, but she manages to escape from his clutches. She moves to a different village and starts afresh. Will she be able to get rid of her past?
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
A classical dancer, known for her perfection and grace in dance is appreciated by her tutor as well as friends. An evil man with lustful intentions tries to hold the woman captive, but she manages to escape from his clutches. She moves to a different village and starts afresh. Will she be able to get rid of her past?
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Aalapana is a romantic drama primarily focused on personal relationships, artistic expression, and the interplay between individual desires and family expectations. Its narrative does not explicitly promote a particular political ideology, instead centering on universal human experiences and social harmony.
The movie features casting typical of its regional cinema, without explicit DEI-driven choices or intentional recasting of roles to promote diversity beyond the industry's standard. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without engaging in critical portrayals or explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays Hindu cultural practices and traditions as an integral and respected part of the characters' lives, often serving as a source of comfort, guidance, or a framework for societal values. The narrative implicitly affirms these aspects without critique, presenting them as a natural and dignified element of the cultural landscape.
Aalapana, a romantic drama directed by Vamsy, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate under the provided rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Aalapana (1985) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical baseline for their gender to be swapped from.
Aalapana is an original Telugu film from 1985, not an adaptation of existing material or a historical biopic. There are no pre-established character races from source material, prior installments, or real-world history to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
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