The pan-India and much-awaited ‘Thangalaan’ starring Chiyaan Vikram has grabbed the eyeballs of the audiences ever since the drop of the first glimpse. The film is being announced for a theatrical release in cinemas in 2024 release. While the glimpse caught the excitement of the audience, the one thing that sparked the discussion among the masses was the story of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) shown in it.
The film is set in the timeline of 1880. This was the time when the Kolar Gold Fields and the Gold mining was at its peak and the production of Gold from KGF was mammoth. This story needs to be said among the Gen Z generation because they should know about the history of Kolar Gold Fields. The KGF and its growth have not only made waves in India but also caught the attention of the evil eyes of the Britishers.
Britishers came to India to exploit and rule and they made their feet towards the Kolar Gold Fields. They tortured the residents and the workers of KGF and also stole 900 tonnes of Gold which had a cost of 5 lakh crores during that period.
‘Thangalaan’ helmed by one of the most globally acclaimed directors, Pa Ranjith shows the bravery and war the people of KGF fought against the Britishers and how they protect India’s pride Kolar Gold Fields. The filmmaker researched for more than two years before taking the film to the streets.
Since ‘Thangalaan’ captures the actual story of the Kolar Gold Fields. Pa. Ranjith, along with his team, worked to build the atmosphere of that period. The filmmaker also focused on body language and other details to give the film an authentic touch.
This is not the first time Pa Ranjith is helming a subject of different periods. Earlier, in 2021, he proved his mettle with ‘Sarpatta Parambarai’. The sports drama starring Arya also traces the story of 1970s India, and Pa Ranjith was lauded for his execution and storytelling.
The film ‘Thangalaan’ is set against the backdrop of the early 19th century, and the periodic action drama is based on the true events that revolve around the lives of mine workers in the Kolar Gold Field, Karnataka.
The film marks Chiyaan Vikram’s return to the pan-India genre after blockbuster Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2, and his dedication, commitment, and makeover in character are surely visible. The teaser has some bloodsucking moments and a rustic look from the actors that will leave the masses in awe of its craft. It also stars Malavika Mohanan, Hollywood actor Daniel Caltagirone, and some prominent names from the Tamil industry.
Besides Thangalaan, Studio Green, which has made several blockbuster films, is having another big film to release this year with Suriya starrer Kanguva.
Thangalaan is scheduled for worldwide release in April 2024, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, and the music of the film is composed by GV Prakash Kumar.
