The Outsider

A father living on the fringes of a village believes that working is a fool's errand, for the lord takes what little the workers make. When a young woman enters their home, tensions begin to rise and their idle life is threatened. The film is based on the story ‘Kafan’ by Munshi Premchand

Directed by Mrinal Sen, The Outsider leans on a strong ensemble — M. V. Vasudeva Rao, G. V. Narayana Rao, Mamata Shankar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1977.