Thangalaan is an Indian Tamil-language action adventure film. It was directed by Pa. Ranjith and produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja under Studio Green and Neelam Productions. The film stars Chiyaan Vikram, Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone, Pasupathy and Hari Krishnan. Vikram is seen playing 5 roles in the movie.
The storyline of the movie revolves around the lives of mine workers in the Kolar Gold Fields, Karnataka during the British Raj era. Thangalaan was released worldwide on 15th August 2024, coinciding with India's Independence Day. The Hindi version of this Tamil film was released on 6th September 2024.
When and where to watch Thangalaan online?
Vikram starrer Thangalaan is all set to release on OTT platform. This action adventurous movie will start streaming this Diwali on Netflix. Previously, the film was scheduled to premiere on Netflix from 20th September 2024, but was delayed. Netflix has purchased the digital streaming rights of the movie for Rs 35 crore.
Producer Gnanavel Raja has announced the OTT release date of the movie on his X handle. He wrote, “They (Netflix) scheduled the release for Deepavali. They wanted a festival release since Thangalaan is a huge film. However, our favourite YouTubers are claiming that there are some issues with Thangalaan. They have a knack for claiming that there is an issue when in reality, there is no issue.”
Thangalaan is a fictionalised version of true events that dives deep into the history of the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), with Indian mythology playing a crucial role in its narrative. The queries regarding Thangalaan Real Story have popped up because a portal quoted a source in the production unit saying, “Thangalaan will explore the true story of KGF, integrating elements of Indian mythology to create a visually spectacular experience. The narrative will blend historical facts with mythological elements, promising a unique and captivating tale.”
This movie is based on the timeline, of 1850 CE. During the British Raj era, a fierce tribal leader sets out to stop an apparent sorceress, after earning her wrath when assisting a British general in tracing gold in their village.