Thariode

Thariode - Where gold once flowed, silence and scars remain

In the misty hills of Malabar, gold once promised prosperity—but it came at a cost. This gripping documentary is a striking documentary that traces the rise and fall of gold mining in the Malabar district of British India, focusing on the ancient city of Thariode.

Through historical accounts, expert insights, and vivid landscapes, the film explores the economic, social, and environmental consequences of one of the world’s dirtiest industries. As the ruins of this past lie beneath the waters of the Banasura Sagar reservoir, the documentary questions whether renewed mining is worth reopening wounds that never truly healed.