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Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love

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1997 | 113 min | Drama, History, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved An Officer and a Gentleman, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect sex.

Tara and Maya are inseparable, with the same tastes, habits, and hobbies. Years later, the two have matured but have maintained their friendship. Tara marries local prince Raj Singh, who succeeds the throne as the sole heir. After the marriage, Raj seeks another female to satisfy his sexual desires, with his sights settling on Maya, putting a perhaps unforgivable strain on a longtime friendship.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    42% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $9 million worldwide on a $3 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 489K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mira Nair

  • Indira VarmaMaya
  • Sarita ChoudhuryTara, the Queen
  • Ramon TikaramJai Kumar
  • Naveen AndrewsRaj Singh
  • RekhaRasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
  • Khalid TyabjiBiki
  • Arundathi NagAnnabi
  • Surabhi BhansaliYoung Maya
  • Garima DhupYoung Tara
  • Pearl PadamseeMaham Anga