Advanced bookings for Vikram's 'Thangalaan' now available in Kerala
The much-awaited Tamil film, Thangalaan, starring Chiyaan Vikram and directed by Pa Ranjith, is set to release on Thursday (August 15). Advanced booking for the movie started on Sunday in Kerala. The film's distribution in the state is being managed by Sree Gokulam Movies, owned by Gokulam Gopalan. Despite the cancellation of promotional events in Kerala due to recent landslides in Wayanad, the film continues to generate buzz among fans.
'Thangalaan' plot and cast details
Thangalaan is a period-action drama based on true events in the lives of mine workers at the Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka during the pre-independence era. The film features Vikram and Malavika Mohanan in lead roles, with a supporting cast that includes Parvathy Thiruvothu, Daniel Caltagirone, Hari Krishnan Anbudurai, Vettai Muthukumar, and Krish Hassan. The film's music is composed by National Award winner GV Prakash Kumar.
'Thangalaan' promotions in other regions
Despite the cancellation of promotional events in Kerala, the makers of Thangalaan are extensively promoting the film in Tamil and Telugu. The film's narrative follows Vikram's character, a tribal fighter who opposes the British Raj and fights for his people. He helps Lord Clement find gold in his village, which leads to a conflict with a sorceress. This intriguing plot has fans eagerly awaiting the film's release.
After theatrical run, 'Thangalaan' will premiere on this OTT platform
Thangalaan, which was reportedly made on a budget of ₹100-150 crore, will also have an online premiere on Netflix. The streaming giant has been announced as the official OTT platform for the film. In a recent public interaction, lead actor Vikram hinted at potential sequels to Thangalaan, stating that there could be "three or even four more stories extended into separate films."
