August 16, 1947
An atrocious British general is in charge of a secluded fictional village in pre-Independence Madras. Spanning in three days, from 14 August to 16 August 1947 and follows the illiterate and oppressed villagers’ lives as they fail to receive the news of India’s Independence due to isolation. A local lout, Param, leads a revolt to free them all.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | India |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Director | NS. Ponkumar |
| Runtime | 144 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs a visceral clash between colonial oppression and desperate rebellion, relying on the confined setting to amplify the tension. It explores the psychological weight of isolation and the explosive power of a long-suppressed truth.
What lingers after viewing is the raw imagery of defiance and the haunting question of how many such stories history has swallowed. A grim reminder that liberation is often seized, not given. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: NS. Ponkumar
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Watch uninterrupted, with the volume high enough to feel the impact of every struggle. Best experienced in one focused sitting.
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