Is Chiyaan Vikram and Pa Ranjith's Thangalaan based on the real story of KGF?

In the year of 2024, several Pan-Indian films from the regional industries across the nation will make their way into the Hindi audiences. One among the pipeline is soon to release, ‘Thangalaan’. Ever since the first look and the teaser of the film starring dedicated actor Chiyaan Vikram was out , it is been making headlines and is the topic of discussion among Hindi audiences. While the film shot on a large scale is making headlines for being based on the KGF, not many of the masses are aware about the fact that the story of the film captures the actual story of the Kolar Gold Fields. Over a thousand years ago, the Kolar Gold Mine Field was discovered by Britishers and the same was exploited and looted by them for their own purpose. The film ‘Thangalaan’ helmed by the acclaimed filmmaker Pa Ranjith is reportedly 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. Recently, on the occasion of Pongal, the makers announced April 2024 as the release period of the much-awaited film. The teaser of the film gives us an insight into the mad world of the world created by the makers. 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 the 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. The film also stars Malavika Mohanan, Hollywood actor Daniel Caltagirone, and some prominent names from the Tamil industry. The teaser has every element that will catch your attention, from the budget to the craft to a spine-chilling storyline and characterizations. This film is sure to set Indian cinema on a global level. Besides Thangalaan, Studio Green who has made several blockbuster films is having another biggest 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.