Telangana government to screen Richard Attenborough's 'Gandhi' in 552 theatres from Aug 9

The Telangana government on Monday announced that it will be screening Richard Attenborough's 'Gandhi' in 552 theatres across the state from August 9-22 to mark 75 years of Independence.

Under this initiative, a total of 22 lakh children would be watching the film. CM K Chandrasekhar Rao said that the screening will help educate children about the freedom struggle, reported news agency PTI.

Rao, who inaugurated the fortnight-long celebrations at an event on Monday, said he has asked Cinematography Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav, Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar to make arrangements for lakhs of students to watch the film.



"Richard Attenborough's "Gandhi", starring Ben Kingsley in the title role, is being displayed in 552 theatres across the state (Telugu & Hindi) free of cost from Aug 9-22nd & a total of 22 lakhs school children will be watching it.

"An amazing effort by #Telangana Govt," state Special Chief Secretary, Urban Development, Arvind Kumar tweeted.

(With inputs from PTI)