Thangalaan: Did you know director Pa Ranjith took inspiration from Naga Mythology for the Chiyaan Vikram starrer : Bollywood News

Chiyaan Vikram starrer Thangalaan, a distinct historical drama with a captivating fantasy twist seems to be making its way into the hearts of many. While fans of Chiyaan Vikram are finally thrilled to see the film release last month, it is now all set to hit theaters in the North to entertainer the Hindi audience on September 6. While it is a known fact that the film is based on true events as it revolves around the lives of mine workers in the Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka, we hear that Director Pa. Ranjith drew inspiration from Naga mythology to create the fantasy part of the film.

Thangalaan: Did you know director Pa Ranjith took inspiration from Naga Mythology for the Chiyaan Vikram starrer

Sources close to the film have revealed that Thangalaan is a story rooted in Naga mythology. For the unversed, the Nagas are a divine or semi-divine race of half-human, half-serpent beings that reside in the netherworld. Inspired by this section of Indian mythology, several references were used in the historical drama wherein the characters and other cast members also don costumes and adopt lifestyles reminiscent of the Nagas making this theme an integral backdrop of the film.

While it is a known fact that India is rich in mythological stories as it is a country abundant in storytelling traditions, many films like Stree, Kalki 2898 AD, and Munjya have used this factor and started to bring these stories to the forefront. Joining them, Thangalaan is the first film to showcase mystic realism in such a powerful way.

Directed by Pa. Ranjith, Thangalaan also stars Malavika Mohanan and Parvathy Thiruvothu in prominent roles and the music of the film is composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar. While it was released worldwide on August 15, 2024, in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, the Hindi version will hit the theatres on September 6.

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