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Kriya

Name: Kriya
Director: Sidharth Srinivasan
Released: 2020
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2020

Director

Sidharth Srinivasan

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Kriya uses horror and dark comedy to question systemic power structures. The film's strength lies in its willingness to frame traditional patriarchal customs as oppressive rather than stable social foundations. By using a diverse cast and regional mythologies, the production moves away from Western-centric supernatural clichés, providing a more nuanced, global perspective on the occult. However, the film lacks verifiable information regarding LGBTQ+ and disability representation. While the focus on deconstructing hierarchies is progressive, the narrative's breadth in these specific areas remains unconfirmed.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kriya have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. Although the occult themes could support such narratives, there is no specific evidence.

How does Kriya portray gender?

Good

The movie critiques male-dominated structures by presenting patriarchal death customs as frightening. This approach challenges traditional views of masculine authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kriya?

Good

The film features a diverse, non-Anglo-Saxon cast, suggesting a global perspective. The use of regional mythologies moves the story away from typical Western horror clichés.

How does Kriya represent religion and culture?

Good

The film disrupts the idea of a perfect family unit by focusing on family conflict. It explores complex, subjective beliefs through ritual magic.

Does Kriya include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters in this work.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by criticizing patriarchal death customs.
Uses a diverse, non-Anglo-Saxon cast to provide a global perspective.
Subverts standard horror clichés by exploring complex, regional mythologies and ritual magic.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation or mention of LGBTQ+ identities.
Provides no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A DJ encounters a beautiful woman at a club, goes back to her home, and finds himself thrust into a nightmare odyssey of ritual magic, patriarchal death customs, and family conflict most unusual.

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