Thangalaan - A Cinematic Journey to Our Roots
Thangalaan feels like a direct message from our Naga ancestors, reaching across centuries from the 6 th century BC. The film vividly portrays their cultural defeat and betrayal at the hands of Brahmanical forces, capturing their warnings to future generations: not to blend into the cultures that deceived them but to hold steadfast to their identity. It serves as a reminder to reclaim and embrace our true selves, untainted by external influences. The struggles of the Nagas echo across centuries, reaching out to remind us of our heritage and culture.
This is not your typical social commentary; Thangalaan goes deeper, marking a cultural milestone in cinema. For the first time, a film has dared to tread into the realm of cultural identity with such unapologetic force.
More than just a film, Thangalaan is a profound cultural experience—one that redefines how cinema can connect us to the history and identity we’ve long been asked to forget.
Heartiest Jai Bhim to the visionary and missionary Pa Ranjit sir. Lot more to be done.