Khawnglung Run (English: The Massacre of Khawnglung or The Raid of Khawnglung) is a 2012 Mizo-language action romantic epic film directed by Mapuia Chawngthu based on true events of the historical massacre of Khawnglung during 1856–1859.[1] The Khawnglung village raid was one of the most famous and the greatest massacre in Mizo history.[1]

Khawnglung Run
Directed byMapuia Chawngthu
Written byC. Lalengkima
StarringAlex Lalchhuankima
Zoremsangi Hnamte
Edited byMapuia Chawngthu
Music byKima Chhangte
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Pro Scores
Production
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Leitlang Pictures
Release date
  • 23 August 2012 (2012-08-23)
Running time
122 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMizo

Cast

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  • Alex Lalchhuankima as Chala
  • Zoremsangi Hnamte as Thangi
  • A.Zothanpuia
  • David C.Lalrinawma
  • Lalthakimi
  • F. Zomuankima
  • Lalnunmawia
  • Ms-i
  • R.Saptawna
  • K.Rodingliana
  • Joseph Lalnuntluanga
  • Rohluzuala
  • Lalropuii Pachuau
  • CR.Laldingliani
  • P.C. Lianmawia
  • C.Laldinthara

Production

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Filming began on 20 May 2010 and completed after three months. Major filming took place at Khawnglung Village set created on the top of Darkhuang Hill, Thenzawl, Tui Rihiau, Mat River, Nghasih Valley, Kawmzawl, Zohnuai High School compound and Pukthiang. Although filming was completed early, the processing took almost two years.[2]

Soundtrack

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A music video on the original sound track 'Khawnglung Run' was released on 27 May 2012. The song was performed by C.Lalruatkima, music by Kima Chhangte and composed by LT Muana Khiangte.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Sajnani, Manohar (2001). Encyclopaedia of tourism resources in India, Volume 1. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 9788178350172.
  2. ^ mizonews.net Archived 30 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine, ‘Khawnglung Run’ almost ready for public release
  3. ^ ‘Khawnglung Run’ OST music video on YouTube
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