| Thangalaan | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Pa. Ranjith |
| Screenplay by | Azhagiya Periyavan Tamil Prabha Pa. Ranjith |
| Story by | Tamil Prabha Pa. Ranjith |
| Based on | Kolar Gold Fields |
| Produced by | K. E. Gnanavel Raja |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | A. Kishor Kumar |
| Edited by | Selva R. K. |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
Production companies | Studio Green Neelam Productions |
| Distributed by | see below |
Release date |
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Running time | 156 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | est. ₹100–150 crore[2][3] |
| Box office | est. ₹72-100 crore[4] |
Thangalaan (transl. Son of Gold) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film[a] directed by Pa. Ranjith, who co-wrote the script with Tamil Prabha and Azhagiya Periyavan. It is produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja under Studio Green and Neelam Productions. The film stars Vikram in five roles alongside Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone, Pasupathy and Hari Krishnan. During the British Raj era, a fierce tribal leader sets out to stop an apparent sorceress, after earning her wrath when assisting a British general in tracing gold in their village.
The film was officially announced in December 2021 under the tentative title Chiyaan 61, as it is Vikram's 61st film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced in October 2022. Principal photography commenced the same month. It was shot sporadically in several legs, and wrapped by early-July 2023. Filming locations included Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Madurai and Karnataka. The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography handled by A. Kishor Kumar, and editing by Selva RK.
Thangalaan was released worldwide on 15 August 2024 in standard, 3D and EPIQ formats, coinciding with India's Independence Day. The film received mixed reviews from critics who praised the lead cast's performances (especially Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Daniel Caltagirone), storyline, action and GV Prakash Kumar's background score but criticized the historical inaccuracies, visual effects and writing.[7] The film grossed ₹72–100 crore against a budget of ₹100–150 crore and emerged as a box-office flop.[4]
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- ^ a b Dixit, Mohit (24 September 2024). "Thangalaan Final Box Office Collection Worldwide: Chiyaan Vikram starrer fails to lure the audience; ENDS run at Rs 72 crore". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 24 September 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Thangalaan". British Board of Film Classification. Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
Mine workers in Karnataka become prey to a demonic spirit when they search for fortune in the Kolar Gold Fields in this Tamil-language action adventure; featuring bloody battle violence and fantastical threat.
- ^ "Thangalaan Movie Review: Chiyaan Vikram shines with his versatility in Pa Ranjith's slow-burning action-adventure". Pinkvilla. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
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