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Balram v/s Tharadas

Name: Balram v/s Tharadas
Director: I V Sasi
Released: 2006
Duration: 161 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2006

Director

I V Sasi

Runtime

161 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Balram v/s Tharadas follows the typical structures of a 2006 crime thriller. The plot revolves around a conventional protagonist-antagonist dynamic centered on law enforcement and criminal pursuits. The film leans towards traditional gender roles and heterosexual relationships. Female characters play supporting roles to aid the male protagonist’s investigation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Balram v/s Tharadas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories focused on queer themes. It centers around heterosexual relationships.

How does Balram v/s Tharadas portray gender?

Fair

The story follows a traditional gender structure where the male protagonist leads the investigation, while the female character supports his objectives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Balram v/s Tharadas?

Fair

The cast reflects the local demographics of Kerala. The film operates within its specific cultural context without showing exclusionary practices.

How does Balram v/s Tharadas represent religion and culture?

Limited

The storyline highlights the conflict between law enforcement and the criminal underworld. It upholds traditional views of state authority and law enforcement.

Does Balram v/s Tharadas include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film offers a culturally authentic depiction of the Kerala region through its Malayalam production.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack independent roles and often serve as tools for the male protagonist.
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight-centered identities.
Characters with visible physical or neurodivergent disabilities are not featured in the film.

Official Synopsis

When Balram nabs a cache of arms and ammunition, his investigations lead him to a criminal leader, Tharadas. However, it is not easy for Balram to catch Tharadas until he involves his girlfriend.

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