Chiyaan Vikram's Thangalaan Has Been Shot At The Real Location Of Kolar Gold Fields? Know Here

Chiyaan Vikram starrer Thangalaan has been in the headlines ever since the first look and the teaser of the film were released. Set against the backdrop of the early 19th century, the periodic action drama is based on the true events that revolve around the lives of mine workers in the Kolar Gold Field, Karnataka. Interestingly, the film was shot at the real location of KGF (Kolar Gold Fields).

The upcoming Chiyaan Vikram starrer Thangalaan will present the real KGF (Kolar Gold Fields). The film was shot at a real location. Director Pa. Ranjith ensured to keep authenticity and realness in the storytelling as much as possible. The director also made sure that the team stayed in the remote locations of Kollar and shot the film in real KGF (Kolar Gold Fields). 

Moreover, 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 purposes.

The grand venture Thangalaan is a historical drama featuring Chiyaan Vikram, a stalwart in Indian cinema, and directed by the skilled storyteller Pa Ranjith. Since the teaser’s launch, the film has captured public interest, and in a Pongal celebration, the creators elevated excitement by unveiling the movie’s release date. Through social media, the creators expressed, “A momentous chapter is about to unfold, drenched in blood and adorned in gold.”.

The teaser, which was released earlier, encompasses major elements such as top-notch production quality, a compelling storyline, and intricately developed characters, making this movie poised to propel Indian cinema onto the international stage. Thangalaan is scheduled for a global premiere in April 2024, featuring languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The film’s musical score was crafted by GV Prakash Kumar.

Initially slated for release on January 26, the latest reports reveal that Thangalaan has been rescheduled for an April release this year. Promising an immersive period action experience, the film unfolds a narrative set between the 1870s and 1940s against the historical backdrop of the Kolar Gold Fields.