[citation needed] This peaceful rural belt has a significant place in the history of the freedom movement of the country and has made notable contributions to the film industry.

During the tour which Gandhi preferred to call a "pilgrimage", he visited Elanthoor as well at the invitation of K. Kumar, known as Kumarji.

Gandhi said in his speech, " I tender you my congratulations for having of your own initiative got rid of untouchability even before the issue of the proclamation.

After the speech, Kumarji introduced Khadar Das TP Gopala Pillai and Pulinthitta PC George to the Gandhi.

Gandhi scribbled a message on a piece of paper for Gopala Pillai which became an inspiration to him to take to Khadi.