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Thangalaan(2024)

7.0/10
Tamil157 mins

Thangalaan (2024) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by Pa. Ranjith. Starring Malavika Mohanan, Preeti Karan and Arjun Anbudan. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a box office disappointment verdict at the box office, Thangalaan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2024.

Director:Pa. Ranjith
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 10 Dec 2024

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
10 December 2024
Theatrical Release
15 August 2024
Director
Pa. Ranjith
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

During British rule, a fierce tribal leader named Thangalaan helps a British general search for gold in their village. This search angers a powerful sorceress named Aarathi. Thangalaan must now use all his strength to stop her.

A tribe's gold hunt awakens a sorceress's fury.

Film Details

7.0Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date15 August 2024
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Malavika Mohanan, Aarathi in Thangalaan
Malavika MohananActor
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Preeti KaranActor
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Arjun AnbudanActor
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Daniel CaltagironeActor
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Pa. Ranjith, Director in Thangalaan
Pa. RanjithDirector

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thangalaan' is inspired by a real-life tribal leader from the Kolar Gold Fields region, blending history with folklore.
  • Director Pa. Ranjith collaborated with tribal communities during research to authentically depict their culture and struggles.
  • Vikram, who plays Thangalaan, underwent intense physical training and learned tribal dialects to prepare for the role.
  • The movie was shot extensively in remote forest locations to capture the raw, untouched beauty of the tribal setting.
  • Thangalaan features music by G. V. Prakash Kumar, who incorporated traditional tribal instruments into the soundtrack.
  • The film's plot draws from lesser-known historical events about British exploitation of India's gold mines in the 19th century.
  • Malavika Mohanan, who plays Aarathi, performed her own stunts and trained in mystical dance forms for the sorceress role.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thangalaan

Gengupattar-Thangalaan / Kaadaiyan5 films
Gengupattar-Original Music Composer4 films
Thangalaan / Kaadaiyan-Original Music Composer4 films
Gengupattar-Director2 films
Original Music Composer-Zamindar2 films

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