Not entirely. While it may have some roots in reality, a lot of the plot and characters could be fictionalized or dramatized to make it more engaging for the audience.
I'm not very familiar with the specific 'pudhupettai real life story'. It could be a local story from a particular region. Maybe it's about the people, their traditions, or some events that took place in Pudhupettai.
Yes, '1408' is based on a true story. The story was inspired by a Stephen King short story of the same name. It's about a man who stays in a supposedly haunted hotel room, Room 1408, and experiences terrifying and inexplicable events.
Well, it's a bit of a mix. While it may be inspired by some true elements from 1899 such as the general state of the world, sea travel, and social hierarchies at that time, it also has a lot of fictional elements added for the sake of drama and mystery. For example, the overarching mystery plot might be a creative take on some historical uncertainties, but not directly based on a single true story.
In many cases, 'True Story' is indeed drawn from actual happenings. The creators might take some artistic liberties, but the core elements are rooted in truth.