Thariyode | |
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village | |
| Country |  India |
| Talukas | Vythiri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 673122 |
Thariyode (also spelled Thariode) is a village near Padinjarathara in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India. [1]
Thariyode | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Country | India |
| Talukas | Vythiri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 673122 |
Thariyode (also spelled Thariode) is a village near Padinjarathara in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India. [1]
A documentary film called "Thariode" directed by Nirmal Baby Varghese and produced by Baby Chaithanya, tells the story of gold mining in Thariode, one of the most ancient cities of Malabar Region in British India. [2] [3] [4] Director Nirmal is also planning a big budget movie in that same setting. [5] He also wrote a historical book Thariode: History & Prospects Of Wayanad Gold Rush about the gold mining history of this place. [6]
Wayanad is a district in the north-east of the Indian state of Kerala, with its administrative headquarters at the municipality of Kalpetta. It is the only plateau in Kerala. The Wayanad Plateau forms a continuation of the Mysore Plateau, the southern portion of the Deccan Plateau. It is set high in the Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2,100 meters. Vellari Mala, a 2,240 m (7,349 ft) high peak situated on the trijunction of Wayanad, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts, is the highest point in Wayanad district. The district was formed on 1 November 1980 as the 12th district in Kerala, by carving out areas from Kozhikode and Kannur districts. An area of 885.92 km2 in the district is forested. Wayanad has three municipal towns—Kalpetta, Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery. There are many indigenous tribes in this area. The Kabini River, a tributary of the Kaveri River, originates at Wayanad. Wayanad district, along with the Chaliyar valley in the neighbouring Nilambur in Malappuram district, is known for natural gold fields, which are also seen in other parts of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Chaliyar river, which is the fourth longest river of Kerala, originates on the Wayanad plateau. The historically important Edakkal Caves are located in Wayanad district.
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Thariode is a 2021 Malayalam-language documentary film directed by Nirmal Baby Varghese about the history of gold mining in Thariyode and its impact on the environment. The film also focuses other gold mining areas of Malabar on 19th century. The film includes interviews with figures such as historians K. K. N. Kurup, Mundakkayam Gopi, O K Johnny, and other native persons. The film produced by Baby Chaithanya and narrated by Aliyar.
Vazhiye is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language found footage horror film written and directed by Nirmal Baby Varghese after Thariode. This movie is an experimental movie made in found footage style and it is the first found footage movie in Malayalam. Produced by Baby Chaithanya under the banner of Casablanca Film Factory. The film marked the debut of Hollywood music director Evan Evans in Indian cinema.
Nirmal Baby Varghese is an Indian film director in Malayalam. He is known for his historical documentary film Thariode. His feature directorial debut Vazhiye, was an experimental movie made in found footage style and it is the first found footage movie in Malayalam. He is also script writer, film editor, and public relations officer. He is the younger brother of film producer Baby Chaithanya. He runs his own independent film production company called Casablanca Film Factory.
Midhun Eravil is an Indian cinematographer who works predominantly in the Malayalam cinema industry also known as Mollywood.
Baby Chaithanya is an Indian film producer who works predominantly in the Malayalam cinema industry also known as Mollywood.
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