Thangalaan 2024: Release date, trailer, cast, crew, plot, censor, runtime, OTT rights and more

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 on the occasion of 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 arrives 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.

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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 as a tribal leader who is tasked with searching for gold in the Kolar Gold Fields. The trailer also hints at Malavika Mohanan playing a sorceress.

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Cast

Vikram plays the lead role in Thangalaan; this is the first time that he is collaborating 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 that is set during the pre-Independence era. The film revolves around the origins of Kolar Gold Fields, with a group of tribals being employed by the British to find gold in the region.

Censor

Thangalaan has completed its censor formalities and has received U/A certificate. The film is said to be loaded with gritty action sequences.

OTT rights

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