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Thangalaan
Thangalaan
Soundtrack album by G. V. Prakash Kumar
Released	2023
Recorded	2022–2023
Genre	Film soundtrack
Label	Times Music
Producer	G. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology

Thangalaan
Thangalaan
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Pa. Ranjith
Screenplay by	Pa. Ranjith; Tamil Prabha; Azhagiya Periyavan
Story by	Pa. Ranjith; Tamil Prabha
Produced by	K. E. Gnanavel Raja; Pa. Ranjith; Jyoti Deshpande
Starring	Vikram; Malavika Mohanan; Daniel Caltagirone; Parvathy Thiruvothu;
Cinematography	A. Kishor Kumar
Edited by	Selva R. K.
Music by	G. V. Prakash Kumar
Production; companies	Studio Green; Neelam Productions; Jio Studios
Distributed by	Sakthi Film Factory (North Arcot, South Arcot, City, MR and TK); Five Star K. Senthil (Salem and Trichy); AP International; Mythri Movie Makers (Nizam); Sree Gokulam Movies; KVN Productions; Home Screen Entertainment
Release date	15 August 2024;
Running time	156 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil
Budget	est. ₹100–150 crore

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Thangalaan (transl. The Son of Gold) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language historical fantasy action film directed by Pa. Ranjith and produced by Studio Green, Neelam Productions and Jio Studios. The film stars Vikram in the titular role, alongside Malavika Mohanan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Daniel Caltagirone, Hari Krishnan Anbudurai, Vettai Muthukumar, Krish Hassan, Arjun Anbudan and Sampath Ram. It follows Thangalaan, a fierce tribal leader during the British Raj, who sets out to stop Aarathi, an apparent sorceress, after earning her wrath when assisting British general Lord Clement in tracing gold in their village.

The film was officially announced in December 2021 under the tentative title Chiyaan 61, as it is Vikram's 61st film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced in October 2022. Principal photography commenced the same month. It was shot sporadically in several legs, and wrapped by early-July 2023. Filming locations included Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Madurai and Karnataka. The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography handled by A. Kishor Kumar and editing by Selva RK.

Thangalaan is scheduled to released worldwide on 15 August 2024, coinciding with India's Independence Day, in standard and 3D formats.

Premise

During the British Raj, Thangalaan, a fierce tribal leader, and his tribe assist Lord Clement, a British General, to trace gold in their village. While searching for the gold, the villagers earn the wrath of Aarathi, an apparent sorceress, and Thangalaan sets out to stop Aarathi with all his might.^[6]

Cast

Vikram as Thangalaan
Malavika Mohanan as Aarathi^[7]
Parvathy Thiruvothu as Gangamma
Pasupathy
Daniel Caltagirone as Clement
Hari Krishnan Anbudurai
Vettai Muthukumar
Krish Hassan
Arjun Anbudan
Sampath Ram

Production

Development

While working on Madras (2014), Pa. Ranjith had narrated a script to Vikram and planned to team up for the film, but was delayed. Until, it was reportedly picked up again in September 2021 and would be produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja under Studio Green.^[8] It was reported that Anirudh Ravichander would compose songs for the film, but was later on announced G. V. Prakash Kumar is composing the songs.^[9]^[10] On 2 December, the project was officially announced by Studio Green, tentatively titled Chiyaan 61.^[11] Rashmika Mandanna had signed to play the female lead role, but was replaced by Malavika Mohanan, due to scheduling conflicts.^[12]^[13] The latter learned Silambam for her role in the film.^[14] Ranjith, during a media interaction in May 2022, revealed that the Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka was the backdrop for the film and that it was a historical drama about working-class miners who discover gold in the 19th century.^[15] On 23 October, coinciding with Ayudha Puja, the title Thangalaan was announced with a teaser.^[16]

Filming

Principal photography commenced in October 2022 with a short schedule in Chennai, for some initial portion, later on moved to Kadapa, and was later moved to Madurai, where an action sequence with Malavika and Vikram was shot.^[17]^[18] The team moved to Hogenakkal Falls in December.^[19] The same month, a shoot was done in Maldives.^[20] The second schedule shooting happened in a film city in Chennai in January 2023, with Malavika joining in February.^[21]^[22] With the second schedule ending in February, the team started shooting the third schedule in Kolar Gold Fields in the same month for close to six weeks.^[23] English actor Daniel Caltagirone started shooting for his portions the same month.^[24] The final schedule started in April, and was shot in Madurai and Chennai,^[25] with the shoot halted temporarily in May, due to a rib injury that Vikram suffered on the sets,^[26] before resuming in June and then filming wrapping on 4 July.^[27]

Music

The music and background score is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, in his maiden collaboration with Ranjith; third with Vikram after Deiva Thirumagal (2011) and Thaandavam (2012).^[28] The audio rights for the film were acquired by Times Music for ₹5 crore (US$600,000).^[29] The track "Thangalaan Exclusive Making Theme" that was featured in the behind-the-scenes video, which released on Vikram's birthday (17 April 2023), released on 19 April.^[30] The first single titled "Minikki Minikki" was released on 17 July 2024.^[31] The second single titled "Thangalaan War Song" was released on 2 August 2024.^[32]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Thangalaan Exclusive Making Theme" (Instrumental)	-	-	1:46
2.	"Minikki Minikki"	Uma Devi	Sinduri Vishal	3:22
3.	"Thangalaan War Song"	Arivu	G. V. Prakash Kumar Arivu	2:59

Release

Theatrical

Thangalaan is scheduled to release in theatres on 15 August 2024, coinciding with India's Independence Day.^[33] The film will release in conventional 2D and 3D formats.^[34] It was initially scheduled to theatrically release on 26 January 2024 coinciding with Republic Day.^[35] In mid-December 2023, it was reported that the release was postponed from that date, as the makers wanted to first screen it in film festivals and release worldwide later.^[36] On 15 January 2024, the occasion of Pongal, the producers released a poster announcing a tentative release during April 2024. However, the film's release was postponed again.^[37] The film was cleared by the censor board with a U/A certificate without any cuts.^[2]

Distribution

The distribution rights of the film in Karnataka acquired by KVN Productions.^[38]The Malayalam theatrical rights were sold to Sree Gokulam Movies through Dream Big Films.^[39]The film will be distributed in Nizam area by Mythri Movie Makers.^[40]The international overseas rights acquired by Home Screen Entertainment and AP International.^{[citation needed]}They will further distribute the film through their sub-distributors:Five Star K. Senthil (Salem and Trichy),^[41]B. Sakthivelan’s Sakthi Film Factory (North Arcot, South Arcot, City, MR and TK)^[42] and Diya Movies through Babu Cinemas (Chengalpattu).^[43]Tentkotta and Simbaaaa Productions bought the distribution rights for USA.^[44]

Home media

The digital streaming rights for the film were purchased by Netflix for ₹35 crore.^[45]

References

^ "GV Prakash gives an update on Vikram's Thangalaan". Cinema Express. 1 July 2024. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Surprise: Thangalaan passes censorship with zero cuts". 123telugu.com. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
^ R, Manoj Kumar (26 March 2024). "Vikram's Thangalaan faces further delay: 'How can you take a risk on Rs 100 crore movie?' asks producer Dhanajayan". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
^ "'Leo' to 'Suriya 42': Five upcoming high-budget Tamil films". The Times of India. 23 March 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
^ "Budget of Thangalaan has exceeded 100 crores: Producer Dhananjayan". 26 July 2023. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
^ "Thangalaan trailer: Vikram plays a fierce tribal leader; Malavika Mohanan is a sorceress. Watch". Hindustan Times. 10 July 2024. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
^ "Thangalaan: Malavika Mohanan Shares Powerful First Glimpse of Her Character Aarathi on Her 30th Birthday! (View Pic)". LatestLY. 4 August 2023. Archived from the original on 23 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
^ "Chiyaan Vikram's film with Pa Ranjith to begin in October". The Times of India. 4 September 2021. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "Anirudh to score music for Pa Ranjith's film with Vikram". The Times of India. 15 November 2021. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "'Chiyaan 61': Pa Ranjith's film with Chiyaan Vikram goes on the floor with a grand pooja". The Times of India. 16 July 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "Vikram, Pa Ranjith to team up for a film". Cinema Express. 2 December 2021. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
^ "Rashmika Mandanna to play the female lead in 'Chiyaan 61'". The Times of India. 19 July 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "Malavika Mohanan to replace Rashmika Mandanna in 'Chiyaan 61'; shooting begins in Kadapa". The Times of India. 3 November 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "Malavika Mohanan extremely excited about 'Thangalaan'". The Times of India. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 23 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
^ Ramachandran, Naman (27 May 2022). "Pa. Ranjith Reveals Film Slate Featuring Kamal Haasan, Vikram at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
^ "#Chiyaan61 titled 'Thangalaan' after Vikram's character". The Times of India. 23 October 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "Malavika Mohanan shoots for an action sequence for 'Thangalaan'". The Times of India. 16 November 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "Chiyaan Vikram and Pa Ranjith's 'Thangalaan' shoot heads to Madurai". The Times of India. 28 October 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "Chiyaan Vikram has fun in Hogenakal shooting for 'Thangalaan'". The Times of India. 5 December 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "Actress Malavika Mohanan shares photo and video from 'Thangalaan' shooting in Maldives". The Times of India. 14 December 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "Chiyaan Vikram has to prep for 4 hours to get his look for 'Thangalaan'". The Times of India. 5 January 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "Malavika Mohanan reaches Chennai for 'Thangalaan' shooting". The Times of India. 6 February 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "Vikram's 'Thangalaan' resumes at Kolar Gold Fields". The Times of India. 16 February 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "English actor Daniel Caltagirone joins Vikram's Thangalaan". The Times of India. 21 February 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "The final schedule of Vikram's 'Thangalaan' will last for 30 days". The Times of India. 24 April 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^ "'Thangalaan': Vikram suffers rib injury during rehearsals for Pa Ranjith's film; to take a break from shoot". The Hindu. 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
^ "It's a wrap for Pa Ranjith's Thangalaan! Vikram, Malavika share heartfelt notes". India Today. 5 July 2023. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
^ "GV Prakash to compose music for Pa Ranjith-Vikram film". Cinema Express. 22 June 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
^ "Audio rights of Vikram's Thangalaan go for a huge price!". Only Kollywood. 8 November 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
^ "Chiyaan Vikram's look in Pa. Ranjith's Thangalaan will shock you! Watch BTS video". The Economic Times. 17 April 2023. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
^ "Thangalaan first single promo OUT: Chiyaan Vikram dances his heart out to tribal beats in GV Prakash's Minikki Minikki". Pinkvilla. 15 July 2024. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
^ "The 'War' song from Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalaan' out now; audio launch to happen on August 5". The Times of India. 2 August 2024.
^ "Thangalaan to hit theatres on Independence Day?". Cinema Express. 30 June 2024. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
^ "Vikram's Thangalaan sets the stage for aggressive promotions?". 123telugu. 19 May 2024. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
^ "Vikram's Thangalaan gets a release date as Kamal Haasan's Indian 2 misses out on major holiday". OTTPlay. 2 July 2023. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
^ Rathi, Aditi (19 December 2023). "Vikram Movie Thangalaan 2024 Release Date Delayed & It Looks Like a Wise Move". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on 20 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
^ "Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalaan' postponed, makers share new posters". India Today. 16 January 2024. Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
^ "#Thangalaan – Jio Studios Out ❌ KVN Productions In ✅ Everything for good and grand opening in Pan India level on August 15 💯". Twitter. 19 July 2024.
^ "Sree Gokulam Movies with significant pictures Gokulam Gopalan is bringing Kanguva and Thangalaan to Kerala". Mallu Release. 24 July 2024.
^ "Mythri Movie Makers Releasing Three Films For Independence Day!". Track Tollywood. 26 July 2024.
^ "Delighted to announce that @5starcreationss has secured the distribution rights for #Thangalaan across Salem and Trichy🌋". Twitter. 27 July 2024.
^ "#Thangalaan will shine bright across North Arcot, South Arcot, City, MR, and TK through @sakthivelan_b's @SakthiFilmFctry ❤️". Twitter. 29 July 2024.
^ "Bringing the glory of #Thangalaan to Chengalpattu area through @diyamovies @pradeepfab @BabuCinemas ❤️". Twitter. 29 July 2024.
^ "Prepare for a golden cinematic experience ❤️#Thangalaan will shine bright across screens of the USA through @Tentkotta & #SimbaaaProductions 🎥". Twitter. 30 July 2024.
^ "Post-theatrical digital rights of Chiyaan Vikram's Thangalaan bagged by THIS platform?". OTTPlay. 12 November 2022. Archived from the original on 13 November 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.

External links

Thangalaan at IMDb

[1] "GV Prakash gives an update on Vikram's Thangalaan". Cinema Express. 1 July 2024. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.

[runtime-2] "Surprise: Thangalaan passes censorship with zero cuts". 123telugu.com. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.

[3] R, Manoj Kumar (26 March 2024). "Vikram's Thangalaan faces further delay: 'How can you take a risk on Rs 100 crore movie?' asks producer Dhanajayan". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.

[4] "'Leo' to 'Suriya 42': Five upcoming high-budget Tamil films". The Times of India. 23 March 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2024.

[5] "Budget of Thangalaan has exceeded 100 crores: Producer Dhananjayan". 26 July 2023. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.

[6] "Thangalaan trailer: Vikram plays a fierce tribal leader; Malavika Mohanan is a sorceress. Watch". Hindustan Times. 10 July 2024. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.

[7] "Thangalaan: Malavika Mohanan Shares Powerful First Glimpse of Her Character Aarathi on Her 30th Birthday! (View Pic)". LatestLY. 4 August 2023. Archived from the original on 23 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.

[8] "Chiyaan Vikram's film with Pa Ranjith to begin in October". The Times of India. 4 September 2021. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[9] "Anirudh to score music for Pa Ranjith's film with Vikram". The Times of India. 15 November 2021. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[10] "'Chiyaan 61': Pa Ranjith's film with Chiyaan Vikram goes on the floor with a grand pooja". The Times of India. 16 July 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[11] "Vikram, Pa Ranjith to team up for a film". Cinema Express. 2 December 2021. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.

[12] "Rashmika Mandanna to play the female lead in 'Chiyaan 61'". The Times of India. 19 July 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[13] "Malavika Mohanan to replace Rashmika Mandanna in 'Chiyaan 61'; shooting begins in Kadapa". The Times of India. 3 November 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[14] "Malavika Mohanan extremely excited about 'Thangalaan'". The Times of India. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 23 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.

[15] Ramachandran, Naman (27 May 2022). "Pa. Ranjith Reveals Film Slate Featuring Kamal Haasan, Vikram at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.

[16] "#Chiyaan61 titled 'Thangalaan' after Vikram's character". The Times of India. 23 October 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[17] "Malavika Mohanan shoots for an action sequence for 'Thangalaan'". The Times of India. 16 November 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[18] "Chiyaan Vikram and Pa Ranjith's 'Thangalaan' shoot heads to Madurai". The Times of India. 28 October 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[19] "Chiyaan Vikram has fun in Hogenakal shooting for 'Thangalaan'". The Times of India. 5 December 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[20] "Actress Malavika Mohanan shares photo and video from 'Thangalaan' shooting in Maldives". The Times of India. 14 December 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[21] "Chiyaan Vikram has to prep for 4 hours to get his look for 'Thangalaan'". The Times of India. 5 January 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[22] "Malavika Mohanan reaches Chennai for 'Thangalaan' shooting". The Times of India. 6 February 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[23] "Vikram's 'Thangalaan' resumes at Kolar Gold Fields". The Times of India. 16 February 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[24] "English actor Daniel Caltagirone joins Vikram's Thangalaan". The Times of India. 21 February 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[25] "The final schedule of Vikram's 'Thangalaan' will last for 30 days". The Times of India. 24 April 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.

[26] "'Thangalaan': Vikram suffers rib injury during rehearsals for Pa Ranjith's film; to take a break from shoot". The Hindu. 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.

[27] "It's a wrap for Pa Ranjith's Thangalaan! Vikram, Malavika share heartfelt notes". India Today. 5 July 2023. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.

[28] "GV Prakash to compose music for Pa Ranjith-Vikram film". Cinema Express. 22 June 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.

[29] "Audio rights of Vikram's Thangalaan go for a huge price!". Only Kollywood. 8 November 2022. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.

[30] "Chiyaan Vikram's look in Pa. Ranjith's Thangalaan will shock you! Watch BTS video". The Economic Times. 17 April 2023. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.

[31] "Thangalaan first single promo OUT: Chiyaan Vikram dances his heart out to tribal beats in GV Prakash's Minikki Minikki". Pinkvilla. 15 July 2024. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.

[32] "The 'War' song from Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalaan' out now; audio launch to happen on August 5". The Times of India. 2 August 2024.

[33] "Thangalaan to hit theatres on Independence Day?". Cinema Express. 30 June 2024. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.

[34] "Vikram's Thangalaan sets the stage for aggressive promotions?". 123telugu. 19 May 2024. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.

[35] "Vikram's Thangalaan gets a release date as Kamal Haasan's Indian 2 misses out on major holiday". OTTPlay. 2 July 2023. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.

[36] Rathi, Aditi (19 December 2023). "Vikram Movie Thangalaan 2024 Release Date Delayed & It Looks Like a Wise Move". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on 20 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.

[37] "Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalaan' postponed, makers share new posters". India Today. 16 January 2024. Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.

[38] "#Thangalaan – Jio Studios Out ❌ KVN Productions In ✅ Everything for good and grand opening in Pan India level on August 15 💯". Twitter. 19 July 2024.

[39] "Sree Gokulam Movies with significant pictures Gokulam Gopalan is bringing Kanguva and Thangalaan to Kerala". Mallu Release. 24 July 2024.

[40] "Mythri Movie Makers Releasing Three Films For Independence Day!". Track Tollywood. 26 July 2024.

[41] "Delighted to announce that @5starcreationss has secured the distribution rights for #Thangalaan across Salem and Trichy🌋". Twitter. 27 July 2024.

[42] "#Thangalaan will shine bright across North Arcot, South Arcot, City, MR, and TK through @sakthivelan_b's @SakthiFilmFctry ❤️". Twitter. 29 July 2024.

[43] "Bringing the glory of #Thangalaan to Chengalpattu area through @diyamovies @pradeepfab @BabuCinemas ❤️". Twitter. 29 July 2024.

[44] "Prepare for a golden cinematic experience ❤️#Thangalaan will shine bright across screens of the USA through @Tentkotta & #SimbaaaProductions 🎥". Twitter. 30 July 2024.

[45] "Post-theatrical digital rights of Chiyaan Vikram's Thangalaan bagged by THIS platform?". OTTPlay. 12 November 2022. Archived from the original on 13 November 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.

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+| budget         = {{estimation}} {{INR}}100–150 crore<ref>{{Cite web |last=R |first=Manoj Kumar |date=26 March 2024 |title=Vikram's Thangalaan faces further delay: 'How can you take a risk on Rs 100 crore movie?' asks producer Dhanajayan |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vikrams-thangalaan-faces-further-delay-how-can-you-take-a-risk-on-rs-100-crore-movie-asks-producer-dhanajayan/8cdcadf9da143 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701121935/https://www.ottplay.com/news/vikrams-thangalaan-faces-further-delay-how-can-you-take-a-risk-on-rs-100-crore-movie-asks-producer-dhanajayan/8cdcadf9da143 |archive-date=1 July 2024 |access-date=1 July 2024 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=23 March 2023 |title='Leo' to 'Suriya 42': Five upcoming high-budget Tamil films |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/leo-to-suriya-42-five-upcoming-high-budget-tamil-films/photostory/98912098.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324023506/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/leo-to-suriya-42-five-upcoming-high-budget-tamil-films/photostory/98912098.cms |archive-date=24 March 2023 |access-date=1 July 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 July 2023 |title=Budget of Thangalaan has exceeded 100 crores: Producer Dhananjayan |url=https://www.onlykollywood.com/budget-of-thangalaan-has-exceeded-100-crores-producer-dhananjayan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701121912/https://www.onlykollywood.com/budget-of-thangalaan-has-exceeded-100-crores-producer-dhananjayan/ |archive-date=1 July 2024 |access-date=1 July 2024}}</ref>
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+'''''Thangalaan''''' ({{Translation|The Son of Gold}}) is an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[historical fantasy]] [[action film]] directed by [[Pa. Ranjith]] and produced by [[Studio Green]], Neelam Productions and [[Jio Studios]]. The film stars [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] in the titular role, alongside [[Malavika Mohanan]], [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]], [[Daniel Caltagirone]], [[Hari Krishnan Anbudurai]], Vettai Muthukumar, Krish Hassan, Arjun Anbudan and [[Sampath Ram]]. It follows Thangalaan, a fierce tribal leader during the [[British Raj]], who sets out to stop Aarathi, an apparent sorceress, after earning her wrath when assisting British general Lord Clement in tracing gold in their village.
-'''Chiyaan61''' is an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language]] [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Pa. Ranjith]] and produced by [[K. E. Gnanavel Raja]], under the banner [[Studio Green]], starring [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] in the lead role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 Feb 2022 |title=Vikram's 'Chiyaan 61' with Pa Ranjith to begin soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikrams-chiyaan-61-with-pa-ranjith-to-begin-soon/articleshow/89474237.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref name="A">{{Cite news |date=2021-12-02 |title=Vikram, Pa. Ranjith join hands for ‘Chiyaan61’ |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vikram-pa-ranjith-join-hands-for-chiyaan-61/article37805495.ece}}</ref>
+The film was officially announced in December 2021 under the tentative title ''Chiyaan 61,'' as it is Vikram's 61st film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced in October 2022. [[Principal photography]] commenced the same month. It was shot sporadically in several legs, and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] by early-July 2023. Filming locations included [[Chennai]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Madurai]] and [[Karnataka]]. The film has music composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], cinematography handled by A. Kishor Kumar and editing by Selva RK.
+''Thangalaan'' is scheduled to released worldwide on 15 August 2024, coinciding with [[Independence Day (India)|India's Independence Day]], in standard and 3D formats.
+== Premise ==
+During the [[British Raj]], Thangalaan, a fierce tribal leader, and his tribe assist Lord Clement, a [[General (United Kingdom)|British General]], to trace gold in their village. While searching for the gold, the villagers earn the wrath of Aarathi, an apparent sorceress, and Thangalaan sets out to stop Aarathi with all his might.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 July 2024 |title=Thangalaan trailer: Vikram plays a fierce tribal leader; Malavika Mohanan is a sorceress. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/thangalaan-trailer-vikram-plays-a-fierce-tribal-leader-malavika-mohanan-is-a-sorceress-watch-101720608602432.html |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |archive-date=25 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240725070432/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/thangalaan-trailer-vikram-plays-a-fierce-tribal-leader-malavika-mohanan-is-a-sorceress-watch-101720608602432.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
+== Cast ==
+{{Cast listing|
+* [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] as Thangalaan
+* [[Malavika Mohanan]] as Aarathi<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 August 2023 |title=Thangalaan: Malavika Mohanan Shares Powerful First Glimpse of Her Character Aarathi on Her 30th Birthday! (View Pic) |url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/thangalaan-malavika-mohanan-shares-powerful-first-glimpse-of-her-character-aarathi-on-her-30th-birthday-view-pic-5317098.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923053812/https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/thangalaan-malavika-mohanan-shares-powerful-first-glimpse-of-her-character-aarathi-on-her-30th-birthday-view-pic-5317098.html |archive-date=23 September 2023 |access-date=1 September 2023 |website=LatestLY}}</ref>
+* [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]] as Gangamma
+* [[Pasupathy]]
+* [[Daniel Caltagirone]]  as Clement
+* [[Hari Krishnan Anbudurai]]
+* Vettai Muthukumar
+* Krish Hassan
+* Arjun Anbudan
+* [[Sampath Ram]]
+}}
 == Production ==
 === Development ===
+While working on ''[[Madras (film)|Madras]]'' (2014), [[Pa. Ranjith]] had narrated a script to [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and planned to team up for the film, but was delayed. Until, it was reportedly picked up again in September 2021 and would be produced by [[K. E. Gnanavel Raja]] under [[Studio Green]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 September 2021 |title=Chiyaan Vikram's film with Pa Ranjith to begin in October |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-film-with-pa-ranjith-to-begin-in-october/articleshow/85922114.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709080713/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-film-with-pa-ranjith-to-begin-in-october/articleshow/85922114.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> It was reported that [[Anirudh Ravichander]] would compose songs for the film, but was later on announced [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] is composing the songs.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 November 2021 |title=Anirudh to score music for Pa Ranjith's film with Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/anirudh-to-score-music-for-pa-ranjiths-film-with-vikram/articleshow/87717459.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709080717/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/anirudh-to-score-music-for-pa-ranjiths-film-with-vikram/articleshow/87717459.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 July 2022 |title='Chiyaan 61': Pa Ranjith's film with Chiyaan Vikram goes on the floor with a grand pooja |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-61-pa-ranjiths-film-with-chiyaan-vikram-goes-on-the-floor-with-a-grand-pooja/articleshow/92915320.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709080712/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-61-pa-ranjiths-film-with-chiyaan-vikram-goes-on-the-floor-with-a-grand-pooja/articleshow/92915320.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> On 2 December, the project was officially announced by Studio Green, tentatively titled ''Chiyaan 61''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 December 2021 |title=Vikram, Pa Ranjith to team up for a film |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/dec/02/vikram-pa-ranjith-to-team-up-for-a-film-28179.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521053937/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/dec/02/vikram-pa-ranjith-to-team-up-for-a-film-28179.html |archive-date=21 May 2022 |access-date=21 May 2022 |work=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> [[Rashmika Mandanna]] had signed to play the female lead role, but was replaced by [[Malavika Mohanan]], due to scheduling conflicts.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 July 2022 |title=Rashmika Mandanna to play the female lead in 'Chiyaan 61' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rashmika-mandanna-to-play-the-female-lead-in-chiyaan-61/articleshow/92977710.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709024205/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rashmika-mandanna-to-play-the-female-lead-in-chiyaan-61/articleshow/92977710.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=3 November 2022 |title=Malavika Mohanan to replace Rashmika Mandanna in 'Chiyaan 61'; shooting begins in Kadapa |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-to-replace-rashmika-mandanna-in-chiyaan-61-shooting-begins-in-kadapa/articleshow/94911308.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709024206/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-to-replace-rashmika-mandanna-in-chiyaan-61-shooting-begins-in-kadapa/articleshow/94911308.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The latter learned [[Silambam]] for her role in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 September 2023 |title=Malavika Mohanan extremely excited about 'Thangalaan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-extremely-excited-about-thangalaan/articleshow/103499355.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923053809/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-extremely-excited-about-thangalaan/articleshow/103499355.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=23 September 2023 |access-date=22 September 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Ranjith, during a media interaction in May 2022, revealed that the [[Kolar Gold Fields]] in Karnataka was the backdrop for the film and that it was a [[historical drama]] about working-class miners who discover gold in the 19th century.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |author-link=Naman Ramachandran |date=27 May 2022 |title=Pa. Ranjith Reveals Film Slate Featuring Kamal Haasan, Vikram at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/pa-ranjith-kamal-haasan-vikram-1235279519/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527151011/https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/pa-ranjith-kamal-haasan-vikram-1235279519/ |archive-date=27 May 2022 |access-date=29 May 2022 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> On 23 October, coinciding with [[Ayudha Puja]], the title ''Thangalaan'' was announced with a teaser.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 October 2022 |title=#Chiyaan61 titled 'Thangalaan' after Vikram's character |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan61-titled-thangalaan-after-vikrams-character/articleshow/95053069.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709080715/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan61-titled-thangalaan-after-vikrams-character/articleshow/95053069.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
-Producer [[K. E. Gnanavel Raja]] announced their upcoming production number 23 featuring [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] on 2 December 2021, tentatively titled as Chiyaan61.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-12-02 |title=Vikram, Pa Ranjith to team up for a film |work=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/dec/02/vikram-pa-ranjith-to-team-up-for-a-film-28179.html}}</ref>The film is directed by [[Pa. Ranjith]], who previously directed films including [[Madras (film)|Madras]], [[Kabali]] and [[Sarpatta Parambarai]].<ref name="A"></ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Studio Green Production No 23, The Mega Announcement of the Day |url=https://twitter.com/StudioGreen2/status/1466369090717577218 |website=www.twitter.com}}</ref> The details of the other cast and crew are expected soon.
-==References==
+=== Filming ===
+[[Principal photography]] commenced in October 2022 with a short schedule in [[Chennai]], for some initial portion, later on moved to [[Kadapa]], and was later moved to [[Madurai]], where an action sequence with Malavika and Vikram was shot.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 November 2022 |title=Malavika Mohanan shoots for an action sequence for 'Thangalaan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-shoots-for-an-action-sequence-for-thangalaan/articleshow/95560156.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111029/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-shoots-for-an-action-sequence-for-thangalaan/articleshow/95560156.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=28 October 2022 |title=Chiyaan Vikram and Pa Ranjith's 'Thangalaan' shoot heads to Madurai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-and-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-shoot-heads-to-madurai/articleshow/95140097.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111019/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-and-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-shoot-heads-to-madurai/articleshow/95140097.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The team moved to [[Hogenakkal Falls]] in December.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 December 2022 |title=Chiyaan Vikram has fun in Hogenakal shooting for 'Thangalaan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-has-fun-in-hogenakal-shooting-for-thangalaan/articleshow/96009271.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111034/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-has-fun-in-hogenakal-shooting-for-thangalaan/articleshow/96009271.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The same month, a shoot was done in [[Maldives]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 December 2022 |title=Actress Malavika Mohanan shares photo and video from 'Thangalaan' shooting in Maldives |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/actress-malavika-mohanan-shares-photo-and-video-from-thangalaan-shooting-in-maldives/articleshow/96227544.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111031/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/actress-malavika-mohanan-shares-photo-and-video-from-thangalaan-shooting-in-maldives/articleshow/96227544.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The second schedule shooting happened in a film city in Chennai in January 2023, with Malavika joining in February.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 January 2023 |title=Chiyaan Vikram has to prep for 4 hours to get his look for 'Thangalaan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-has-to-prep-for-4-hours-to-get-his-look-for-thangalaan/articleshow/96768405.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111032/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-has-to-prep-for-4-hours-to-get-his-look-for-thangalaan/articleshow/96768405.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=6 February 2023 |title=Malavika Mohanan reaches Chennai for 'Thangalaan' shooting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-reaches-chennai-for-thangalaan-shooting/articleshow/97642229.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-reaches-chennai-for-thangalaan-shooting/articleshow/97642229.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> With the second schedule ending in February, the team started shooting the third schedule in [[Kolar Gold Fields]] in the same month for close to six weeks.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 February 2023 |title=Vikram's 'Thangalaan' resumes at Kolar Gold Fields |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikrams-thangalaan-resumes-at-kolar-gold-fields/articleshow/97983332.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111026/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikrams-thangalaan-resumes-at-kolar-gold-fields/articleshow/97983332.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> English actor [[Daniel Caltagirone]] started shooting for his portions the same month.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 February 2023 |title=English actor Daniel Caltagirone joins Vikram's Thangalaan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/english-actor-daniel-caltagirone-joins-vikrams-thangalaan/articleshow/98126169.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111027/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/english-actor-daniel-caltagirone-joins-vikrams-thangalaan/articleshow/98126169.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The final schedule started in April, and was shot in Madurai and Chennai,<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 April 2023 |title=The final schedule of Vikram's 'Thangalaan' will last for 30 days |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-final-schedule-of-vikrams-thangalaan-will-last-for-30-days/articleshow/99730316.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709101327/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-final-schedule-of-vikrams-thangalaan-will-last-for-30-days/articleshow/99730316.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> with the shoot halted temporarily in May, due to a rib injury that Vikram suffered on the sets,<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 May 2023 |title='Thangalaan': Vikram suffers rib injury during rehearsals for Pa Ranjith's film; to take a break from shoot |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vikram-suffers-rib-injury-during-rehearsals-for-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan/article66806945.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705221023/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vikram-suffers-rib-injury-during-rehearsals-for-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan/article66806945.ece |archive-date=5 July 2023 |access-date=5 July 2023 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> before resuming in June and then filming [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapping]] on 4 July.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 July 2023 |title=It's a wrap for Pa Ranjith's Thangalaan! Vikram, Malavika share heartfelt notes |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/its-a-wrap-for-pa-ranjith-thangalaan-vikram-malavika-share-heartfelt-notes-2402009-2023-07-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705220759/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/its-a-wrap-for-pa-ranjith-thangalaan-vikram-malavika-share-heartfelt-notes-2402009-2023-07-05 |archive-date=5 July 2023 |access-date=5 July 2023 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref>
+== Music ==
+{{Infobox album
+| name         = Thangalaan
+| type         = soundtrack
+| artist       = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
+| released     = 2023
+| recorded     = 2022–2023
+| genre        = [[Film soundtrack]]
+| length       =
+| label        = [[Times Music]]
+| producer     = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
+| prev_title   = [[Siren (2024 film)|Siren]]
+| prev_year    = 2024
+| year         = 2024
+| next_title   =
+| next_year    =
+}}
+The music and background score is composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], in his maiden collaboration with Ranjith; third with Vikram after ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'' (2011) and ''[[Thaandavam]]'' (2012).<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 June 2022 |title=GV Prakash to compose music for Pa Ranjith-Vikram film |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jun/22/gv-prakash-to-compose-music-for-pa-ranjith-vikram-film-32267.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709113714/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jun/22/gv-prakash-to-compose-music-for-pa-ranjith-vikram-film-32267.html |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=9 July 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> The audio rights for the film were acquired by [[Times Music]] for {{INRConvert|5|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 November 2022 |title=Audio rights of Vikram's Thangalaan go for a huge price! |url=https://www.onlykollywood.com/audio-rights-of-vikrams-thangalaan-go-for-a-huge-price/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709114447/https://www.onlykollywood.com/audio-rights-of-vikrams-thangalaan-go-for-a-huge-price/ |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=9 July 2023 |website=Only Kollywood}}</ref> The track "Thangalaan Exclusive Making Theme" that was featured in the behind-the-scenes video, which released on Vikram's birthday (17 April 2023), released on 19 April.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 April 2023 |title=Chiyaan Vikram's look in Pa. Ranjith's Thangalaan will shock you! Watch BTS video |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/chiyaan-vikrams-look-in-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-will-shock-you-watch-bts-video/articleshow/99561393.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901191803/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/chiyaan-vikrams-look-in-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-will-shock-you-watch-bts-video/articleshow/99561393.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=1 September 2023 |access-date=1 September 2023 |work=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> The first single titled "Minikki Minikki" was released on 17 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 July 2024|title=Thangalaan first single promo OUT: Chiyaan Vikram dances his heart out to tribal beats in GV Prakash's Minikki Minikki|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thangalaan-first-single-promo-out-chiyaan-vikram-dances-his-heart-out-to-tribal-beats-in-gv-prakashs-minikki-minikki-1328355|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=15 July 2024|archive-date=25 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240725070438/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thangalaan-first-single-promo-out-chiyaan-vikram-dances-his-heart-out-to-tribal-beats-in-gv-prakashs-minikki-minikki-1328355|url-status=live}}</ref> The second single titled "Thangalaan War Song" was released on 2 August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 August 2024|title=The 'War' song from Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalaan' out now; audio launch to happen on August 5|url=https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-war-song-from-chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-out-now-audio-launch-to-happen-on-august-5/amp_articleshow/112215228.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
+{{Track listing
+| extra_column = Singer(s)
+| title1 = Thangalaan Exclusive Making Theme
+| note1 = Instrumental
+| length1 = 1:46
+| lyrics1 = -
+| extra1 = -
+| title2 = Minikki Minikki
+| length2 = 3:22
+| lyrics2 = Uma Devi
+| extra2 = Sinduri Vishal
+| title3 = Thangalaan War Song
+| length3 =	2:59
+| lyrics3 = [[Arivu]]
+| extra3 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]<br />[[Arivu]]
+| total_length =
+}}
+== Release ==
+=== Theatrical ===
+''Thangalaan'' is scheduled to release in theatres on 15 August 2024, coinciding with [[Independence Day (India)|India's Independence Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 June 2024 |title=Thangalaan to hit theatres on Independence Day? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/30/thangalaan-to-hit-theatres-on-independence-day |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630123547/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/30/thangalaan-to-hit-theatres-on-independence-day |archive-date=30 June 2024 |access-date=1 July 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The film will release in conventional 2D and 3D formats.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2024 |title=Vikram's Thangalaan sets the stage for aggressive promotions? |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/vikrams-thangalaan-sets-the-stage-for-aggressive-promotions.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524160249/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/vikrams-thangalaan-sets-the-stage-for-aggressive-promotions.html |archive-date=24 May 2024 |access-date=29 June 2024 |website=[[123telugu]]}}</ref> It was  initially scheduled to theatrically release on 26 January 2024 coinciding with [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 July 2023 |title=Vikram's Thangalaan gets a release date as Kamal Haasan's Indian 2 misses out on major holiday |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vikrams-thangalaan-gets-a-release-date-as-kamal-haasans-indian-2-misses-out-on-major-holiday/edf2973251338 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901190856/https://www.ottplay.com/news/vikrams-thangalaan-gets-a-release-date-as-kamal-haasans-indian-2-misses-out-on-major-holiday/edf2973251338 |archive-date=1 September 2023 |access-date=1 September 2023 |website=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref> In mid-December 2023, it was reported that the release was postponed from that date, as the makers wanted to first screen it in film festivals and release worldwide later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rathi |first=Aditi |date=19 December 2023 |title=Vikram Movie Thangalaan 2024 Release Date Delayed & It Looks Like a Wise Move |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/indian/news/1450391-vikram-movie-thangalaan-2024-release-date-delayed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220122539/https://www.comingsoon.net/indian/news/1450391-vikram-movie-thangalaan-2024-release-date-delayed |archive-date=20 December 2023 |access-date=20 December 2023 |website=[[ComingSoon.net]]}}</ref> On 15 January 2024, the occasion of [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]], the producers released a poster announcing a tentative release during April 2024. However, the film's release was postponed again.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalaan' postponed, makers share new posters |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-release-postponed-makers-share-new-posters-release-of-april-2024-pa-ranjith-2489283-2024-01-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116105349/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-release-postponed-makers-share-new-posters-release-of-april-2024-pa-ranjith-2489283-2024-01-16 |archive-date=16 January 2024 |access-date=16 January 2024 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> The film was cleared by the censor board with a [[U/A certificate]] without any cuts.<ref name="runtime">{{Cite web |date=30 July 2024 |title=Surprise: Thangalaan passes censorship with zero cuts |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/surprise-thangalaan-passes-censorship-with-zero-cuts.html |access-date=30 July 2024 |website=[[123telugu.com]] |language=en}}</ref>
+===Distribution===
+The distribution rights of the film in [[Karnataka]] acquired by [[KVN Productions]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 July 2024|title=#Thangalaan – Jio Studios Out ❌ KVN Productions In ✅ Everything for good and grand opening in Pan India level on August 15 💯|url=https://x.com/kollycorner/status/1814271135032492058|website=[[Twitter]]}}</ref>The Malayalam theatrical rights were sold to Sree Gokulam Movies through Dream Big Films.<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 July 2024|title=Sree Gokulam Movies with significant pictures Gokulam Gopalan is bringing Kanguva and Thangalaan to Kerala|url=https://www.mallurelease.com/2024/07/gokulam-movies-kanguva-thangalaan.html?m=1|website=Mallu Release}}</ref>The film will be distributed in Nizam area by [[Mythri Movie Makers]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 July 2024|title=Mythri Movie Makers Releasing Three Films For Independence Day!|url=https://www.tracktollywood.com/mythri-movie-makers-releasing-three-films-for-independence-day/%3famp=1|website=Track Tollywood}}</ref>The international overseas rights acquired by Home Screen Entertainment and AP International.{{cn|date=August 2024}}They will further distribute the film through their sub-distributors:Five Star K. Senthil (Salem and Trichy),<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 July 2024|title=Delighted to announce that @5starcreationss has secured the distribution rights for #Thangalaan across Salem and Trichy🌋|url=https://x.com/StudioGreen2/status/1817101977760989232|website=Twitter}}</ref>B. Sakthivelan’s Sakthi Film Factory (North Arcot, South Arcot, City, MR and TK)<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 July 2024|title=#Thangalaan will shine bright across North Arcot, South Arcot, City, MR, and TK through @sakthivelan_b’s @SakthiFilmFctry ❤️|url=https://x.com/StudioGreen2/status/1817901850097750400|website=Twitter}}</ref> and Diya Movies through Babu Cinemas (Chengalpattu).<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 July 2024|title=Bringing the glory of #Thangalaan to Chengalpattu area through @diyamovies @pradeepfab @BabuCinemas ❤️|url=https://x.com/StudioGreen2/status/1817975314418393325|website=Twitter}}</ref>Tentkotta and Simbaaaa Productions bought the distribution rights for [[USA]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 July 2024|title=Prepare for a golden cinematic experience ❤️#Thangalaan will shine bright across screens of the USA through @Tentkotta & #SimbaaaProductions 🎥|url=https://x.com/StudioGreen2/status/1818278719745896689|website=Twitter}}</ref>
+=== Home media ===
+The digital streaming rights for the film were purchased by [[Netflix]] for {{INR}}35 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 November 2022 |title=Post-theatrical digital rights of Chiyaan Vikram's Thangalaan bagged by THIS platform? |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/post-theatrical-digital-rights-of-chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-bagged-by-this-platform/76a20f8d81575 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113193831/https://www.ottplay.com/news/post-theatrical-digital-rights-of-chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-bagged-by-this-platform/76a20f8d81575 |archive-date=13 November 2022 |access-date=13 November 2022 |website=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref>
+== References ==
 {{Reflist}}
+== External links ==
-[[Category:Upcoming Tamil-language films]]
+* {{IMDb title|tt23018924}}
+{{Pa. Ranjith}}
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+[[Category:2020s historical action films]]
+[[Category:2020s historical fantasy films]]
+[[Category:2020s Indian films]]
+[[Category:2020s Tamil-language films]]
+[[Category:Films about gold rushes]]
+[[Category:Films about mining]]
+[[Category:Films directed by Pa. Ranjith]]
+[[Category:Films set in mining communities]]
+[[Category:Films set in the British Raj]]
+[[Category:Films shot in Andhra Pradesh]]
+[[Category:Films shot in Chennai]]
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+[[Category:Films shot in Madurai]]
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v t e Works by Pa. Ranjith
Films directed	Attakathi (2012) Madras (2014) Kabali (2016) Kaala (2018) Sarpatta Parambarai (2021) Natchathiram Nagargiradhu (2022) Thangalaan (2023)
Television	Victim (2022)
Films produced	Pariyerum Perumal (2018) Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu (2019) Kuthiraivaal (2021) Writer (2021) Seththumaan (2022) Bommai Nayagi (2023) J Baby (2023)