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Thangalaan

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Thangalaan, a chief-turned-laborer, leads gold mining for the British. Ancient legends and supernatural events arise. He faces moral dilemmas while seeking to help his community through the gold quest.
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Latha Srinivasan Hindustan Times Pa Ranjith's film is intertwined with some fantasy and mystical realism. A must watch for Vikram fans. Aug 16, 2024 Full Review M Suganth The Times of India The magical realism in the final act does make us wonder how much of what's unfolding is happening inside Thangalaan's head, but Ranjith's refusal to spell it out is what makes the film singular. Rated: 4/5 Aug 16, 2024 Full Review Gopinath Rajendran The Hindu It’s Vikram and Ranjith who almost pull together this splintered mess that promises a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, only to have way too many chinks in its golden armour to save itself. Aug 16, 2024 Full Review Manoj Kumar R Desimartini Thangalaan is a film that demands not just to be watched but to be experienced. It’s a tale of struggle, grit, and perseverance, where every frame is imbued with a sense of purpose and meaning. Rated: 4 Aug 15, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kathirgamanathan K Great and. Historical movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Kash This movie offers a wonderful experience that not a lot of Tamil audience have been generally exposed to. If not now, in a few years, they’ll be celebrating it and calling it a “classic”. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/24 Full Review Velmurugan can see only for Vikram Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/15/24 Full Review Harish N "Thangalaan" is a visually stunning and thought-provoking film that delves into the history of oppressed communities in pre-colonial India. While the narrative may be challenging to follow at times, Vikram's powerful performance and the film's unique blend of historical drama and social commentary make it a worthwhile cinematic experience. Vikram delivers a tour-de-force performance as the titular character, a tribal leader who fights against exploitation and injustice. His transformation is both physically impressive and emotionally resonant, capturing the character's strength, vulnerability, and unwavering determination. The film's visuals are breathtaking, with stunning cinematography and meticulous production design that transports viewers to the pre-colonial era. The action sequences are brutal and visceral, highlighting the harsh realities faced by the oppressed communities. Pa. Ranjith's direction is bold and uncompromising, tackling themes of caste discrimination, social injustice, and the fight for freedom with a raw intensity. The film's narrative, while complex and occasionally convoluted, offers a fresh perspective on a lesser-known chapter in Indian history. While "Thangalaan" may not be a conventional crowd-pleaser, its unique blend of historical drama, social commentary, and powerful performances makes it a standout film. Vikram's exceptional portrayal and the film's thought-provoking themes will stay with you long after the credits roll. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/16/24 Full Review Gbs j Utter garbage! AVOID this Krap. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/11/24 Full Review Birithivy Y Thangalaan - 7.5/10. Its unfair to compare this film to Pa. Ranjith’s previous films, but I kinda have to here. The socio political commentary is good here, but I feel like its not as striking and effective as his previous works. Madras is awesome, Kabali was solid (flaws and all), Kaala was great, and Sarpatta Parambarai might have been formulaic but it was so damn good. So, with this film, we get a historical period piece film which happens to have fantastical elements (magical realism if you will). The problem here is that everything seems to be so so good here. Vikram delivers yet another great performance, and gives his all. The rest of the cast and crew have given so much effort as well. But, again, there’s something missing here. I give Ranjith credit for trying this genre out and giving it his all. Its just that its not as good as I hope it would be. Good film, but I was wishing for more here! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Thangalaan, a chief-turned-laborer, leads gold mining for the British. Ancient legends and supernatural events arise. He faces moral dilemmas while seeking to help his community through the gold quest.
Director
Pa. Ranjith
Producer
Dhananjayan G., K.E. Gnanavelraja
Screenwriter
Pa. Ranjith
Distributor
Studio Green
Production Co
Studio Green, Neelam Productions
Genre
Action, Adventure, Drama
Original Language
Tamil
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 15, 2024, Limited
Runtime
2h 32m
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