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August 16 1947 (2023)

6.2/10
Tamil144 mins

August 16 1947 (2023) is a 144-minute Tamil film directed by NS. Ponkumar. Starring Gautham Karthik, Revathy Sharma and Pugazh. With an audience rating of 6.2/10 and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office, August 16 1947 stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Director:NS. Ponkumar
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Oct 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
7 April 2023
Director
NS. Ponkumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 24m
GudVibe Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

A cruel British general controls a remote village in India just before independence. The villagers don't know the country has been freed because they are so cut off from the outside world. A local troublemaker named Param starts a rebellion to liberate them over three crucial days.

Three days. One village. Freedom never arrived.

Film Details

6.2Rating
144Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date7 April 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsAugust 16 1947 · 1947

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

#1
Gautham Karthik, Actor in August 16 1947
Gautham KarthikHero
#2
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Revathy SharmaHeroine
#3
P
PugazhSupporting Actor
#4
R
Richard AshtonSupporting Actor
#5
G
Gautham Ram KarthikActor
#6
T
TSRActor
#7
J
Jason ShahActor
#8
N
NS. PonkumarDirector
#9
P
Pon KumaranDirector
#10
S
Selvakumar SKCrew
#11
Sean Roldan, Music in August 16 1947
Sean RoldanMusic Director
#12
O
Om Prakash BhattCrew

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Trivia

  • The film's director NS Ponkumar is also a former assistant director to famous Tamil filmmaker Shankar.
  • The movie was shot in a specially built village set in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, to create the isolated pre-independence atmosphere.
  • Actor Gautham Karthik, who plays the lead role of Param, had to learn and perform traditional stick-fighting (Silambam) for his action sequences.
  • The film's release was delayed by several months due to post-production work and scheduling changes with the cast.
  • It features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Nassar, who plays a key supporting role as a village elder.
  • The story is inspired by real historical accounts of remote villages that did not immediately learn about India's independence in 1947.
  • The movie's title refers to the exact date of India's independence, but the plot focuses on the two days leading up to it.

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