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August 16, 1947

20232h 24mNS. Ponkumar
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 14%
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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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What is August 16, 1947 (2023) about?

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.

Who stars in August 16, 1947?

August 16, 1947 stars Gautham Ram Karthik (Paraman), Revathy Sharma (Thenmalli), Pugazh (Thavudu), TSR, Richard Ashton. The film was directed by NS. Ponkumar.

How long is August 16, 1947?

August 16, 1947 has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2023.

Is August 16, 1947 worth watching?

August 16, 1947 holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 14. Fans of Action, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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