Quick overview
August 16, 1947 (2023) puts the genre vibe front and center, aiming for clarity, momentum, and a clean payoff. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Gautham Ram Karthik, Revathy Sharma, and Pugazh—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 6.0/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
August 16, 1947 (2023)
August 16 1947, 1947-
Released: April 7, 2023
Runtime: 144 min
: 6/10 from 5 votes
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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