The article analyzes director Bharathiraja's 1994 film 'Karuthamma', which focused on the issue of female infanticide in Madurai's Usilampatti. Unlike social activists who blamed poverty or dowry, Bharathiraja argued that the harsh, arid landscape of the region shaped the aggressive psychology of the people. The film is hailed as a masterpiece that connects geography with human behavior while showcasing strong feminist themes through the protagonist's resistance against patriarchy. https://tamil.news18.com/photogallery/tamil-nadu/karuthamma-film-and-piramalai-kallar-castefolk-politics-of-landscape-in-bharathirajas-cinema-sal-2133728.html #creator program