Hey Ram
An Experiment With Truth
2000 • 199 min • History · Drama · Crime
Synopsis
Saketh Ram's wife is raped and killed during direct action day riots in Calcutta. He is convinced that Mahatma Gandhi is responsible for all the problems happening in the country. He sets out to kill him.
Our family guide
Best from age 16- 70 Audience · 65 · 100%
Set against the backdrop of India's partition, a man
- Violence & peril
- 8/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 5/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Depicts graphic historical violence and riots.
- A character experiences sexual assault and murder.
- Intense themes of revenge, religious conflict, and political extremism.
- Some suggestive scenes and partial nudity.
What it models well
- Understanding history
- Consequences of hatred
- Seeking peace
Talk about it after
- The partition of India and its impact on families and communities.
- How anger and grief can lead to extreme actions.
- The importance of non-violence and forgiveness.
- Different perspectives on historical figures and events.
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Top billed cast
Director: Kamal Haasan • Crew: Kamal Haasan, Kamal Haasan
Trailers & clips
Hey Ram (2000) - Official Trailer Recuts HD | ஹேராம் | Kamal Haasan | Ilaiyaraaja
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.0/10 (65)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $3,900,000
- Box office
- $4,900,000
- IMDb
- tt0222012
