Synopsis:
Thangalaan is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language period action adventure film 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.
CAST: The film stars Vikram in the titular role, alongside Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone, Pasupathy, Hari Krishnan Anbudurai, Arjun Anbudan and Preeti Karan.
TELUGU SWAG RATING: [usr 2.5]
Top Reviewers:
INDIA GLITZ (Rating: 2.5/5):
Chiyaan Vikram’s performance in “Thangalaan” was nothing short of phenomenal, showcasing his remarkable talent and captivating audiences with his intensity and presence. However, while Pa.Ranjith’s direction aimed for a creative vision, it unfortunately fell short of a realistic portrayal, sacrificing believability in pursuit of artistic expression.
HINDUSTAN TIMES (Rating: 2.5/5):
The first half of the film takes its own time to set up the stage and this slow pacing is an issue. The second half meanders and is not as gripping as one expects which is a let-down. The hallucinations the characters face also get a bit jarring. Given that the characters speak a different kind of Tamil, it’s not easy to follow the dialogues which is a drawback. Thangalaan has a great new concept and fine performances but could have been more engaging.
Mirchi9 (Rating: 1.75/5):
Overall, Thangalaan is made with great effort, but everything goes down the drain as the screenplay is convoluted and the narrative messy. Despite so much trouble, we never fully connect to the oppression drama. If effort alone is enough, try it, but if that is not the case, skip it.
123TELUGU (Rating: 2.75/5):
On the whole, Thangalaan showcases Vikram in yet another crazy avatar. Malavika Mohanan is the surprise package of the film and impresses in a shocking new avatar. The pacing is slow and the subject matter is for those who have an eye for art and serious cinema told in a commercial format.
Times Of India (Rating: 2.75/5):
“Thangalaan” incorporates elements of magical realism to depict the tale of Kolar Gold Fields, the miners, and their tales of oppression. The film showcases a remarkable performance from Vikram and has several deeply moving sections, yet it suffers from excessive length and lack of clarity. The film is too hard to follow at many places. The film works only to limited section of audiences.
