Hill Highway Run Draws Massive Crowd as Milind Soman Leads Event in Idukki

Kattappana: The Hill Highway Run turned into a major public event as actor and fitness icon Milind Soman led participants along the scenic stretches of Kerala’s hill highway to highlight its engineering excellence and panoramic views.

The run was organised to mark the completion of the Kuttikkanam–Chappath–Kattappana road, constructed at a cost of Rs 235 crore through the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) as part of the Peerumedu–Devikulam hill highway project. The event was flagged off by Minister Roshi Augustine at 7 am from the Marian College ground in Kuttikkanam.

The team led by Milind Soman is covering a 20-km stretch from Kuttikkanam to Chappath. The event saw enthusiastic participation from female bikers, roller skaters, cyclists and Bullet riders, adding vibrancy to the occasion. A medical team comprising doctors and an ambulance accompanied the participants throughout the journey to ensure safety.

More than 2,000 people had registered for the run, reflecting strong public interest in both fitness initiatives and the development of the state’s hill highway infrastructure.