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Watch: Oppression and rebellion in Independence-era drama ‘August 16 1947’

NS Ponkumar’s Tamil drama has been dubbed into Telugu and Hindi. Starring Gautham Karthik, Revathy and Pugazh, the film will be released on April 7.

Scroll Staff
Mar 23, 2023 · 02:27 pm
Gautham Karthik in August 16 1947 (2023) | AR Murugadoss Productions/Purple Bull Entertainment/God Bless Entertainment
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