Vikram Shares Reason For Deep Connection With His 'Thangalaan' Character: 'I Had To Undergo 23 Surgeries, Doctors Said...'

Fans are eagerly awaiting Vikram's upcoming film 'Thangalaan,' where he portrays the leader of a tribal community. At the recent audio launch, Vikram shared his deep connection with the character.

Fans are eagerly awaiting Vikram's upcoming film 'Thangalaan,' where he portrays the leader of a tribal community. At the recent audio launch, as reported by Pinkvilla, Vikram shared his deep connection with the character, revealing how it mirrored his personal experiences.

What Vikram Said

During the event, Vikram became emotional as he recounted his physical struggles. He revealed, “In an accident, my leg was broken, and doctors said I would never walk again. I was in the hospital for 3 years and had to undergo 23 surgeries, but due to passion and self-confidence, I bounced back.” His story surprised and inspired the other cast members present.

Co-star Parvathy Thiruvothu praised Vikram, expressing that it was her dream to work with him and that she considers him the best co-star she has ever had.

 

About Thangalaan

'Thangalaan' is based on real-life incidents, exploring how the people of KGF saved the mines from the British and found ways to avoid exploitation by the colonisers. The film is set in the 19th century, pre-Independence era.

 

The film also stars Malavika Mohannan, Pasupathi, Muthukumar, Hari Krishnan, Preethi, Arjun Prabhakaran, and Hollywood actor Daniel Goldragon. The music is composed by GV Prakash and the film is produced by Studio Green.

'Thangalaan' will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Initially slated for release in January and later April this year, it is now scheduled to release on August 15.