Aug 13, 2024, 06:09 PM IST
5 interesting facts about Kolar Gold Fields, where Thangalaan is set
Aman Wadhwa
Thangalaan depicts the real story of the Koal Gold Fields (KGF) in Karnataka, for which India became famous as 'sone ki chidiya'
KGF has a long history of gold mining, with evidence dating as old as the 2nd millenium BC
Powerful dynasties like Cholas, Gangas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagar Empire have ruled at KGF over the centuries
The upcoming pan-India film shows how British extracted over 900 tonnes of gold from KGF
Vikram-starrer shows how the tribals in KGF protected their mines from the Britishers
Directed by Pa Ranjith, Thangalaan releases in cinemas on August 15 on the occasion of Independence Day
Thangalaan will clash at the box office with Ravi Teja-starrer Mr. Bachchan
Ram Pothineni and Sanjay Dutt-starrer Double iSmart is also releasing on August 15
Headlined by Keerthy Suresh, Raghuthatha is also slated to release on the Independence Day
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