Thangalaan is an upcoming Tamil film starring actor Vikram in the lead role. The film is written and directed by filmmaker Pa Ranjith and is scheduled to hit theatres on August 15 for the occasion of the Independence Day. Here is everything you need to know about the film.

Thangalaan release date, trailer, OTT, cast and more

Release date

After much delays, Thangalaan is finally arrive in theatres this August. The film is set to release on August 15 for the occasion of Independence Day weekend. The film will release alongside Keerthy Suresh’s Raghu Thatha, Prashanth-starrer Andhagan, and horror thriller Demonte Colony. Thangalaan is one of the most expected films of Tamil cinema this year, and Vikram’s next release after Ponniyin Selvan 2.

Trailer

The makers of Thangalaan released the trailer of the film recently. The film which is touted to be a period action drama had got a preview of it in the trailer. Loaded with action sequences, it shows Vikram playing the role of a tribal leader who is tasked with searching for gold in Kolar Gold Fields. The trailer also hints Malavika Mohanan playing a sorceress.

Cast

Vikram plays the lead role in Thangalaan, marking his first collaboration with Pa Ranjith. Actors Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Pasupathy, Hari Krishnan, Daniel Caltagirone and others play pivotal roles in the film. While Parvathy plays Vikram’s wife, Malavika plays a sorceress who will have a divine intervention in the film.

Crew

Pa Ranjith has written and directed the film, with Tamil Prabha serving as co-writer. The film is produced by Jio Studios, Studio Green and Neelam Productions. The technical crew consists of cinematographer Kishor Kumar. Selva RK has worked on the editing of Thangalaan. GV Prakash has scored the music for Thangalaan.

Plot

Thangalaan is a period action drama which is set during the pre-Independence era. The film will revolve around the origins of Kolar Gold Fields, with a group of tribals being employed by the Britishers to find gold in the region.

Censor

Thangalaan has completed the censor formalities and received U/A certificate. The film will be loaded with gritty action sequences.

OTT rights

The post theatrical rights of Thangalaan have been bagged by Netflix. The film will be available on the streaming platform after completing its theatrical run. Thangalaan will release in multiple languages, including Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.

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