The anticipated historical action thriller Thangalaan, which stars actor Vikram in the lead role, was first slated to open in theaters on January 26, 2024 [Republic Day], and then in April, 2024. Thangalaan co-written and directed by Pa. Ranjith has since faced a postponement its theatrical release, with no official word on the new Thangalaan release date. 

Latest we hear, Thangalaan makers are planning to debut the film on the big screens during the Independence day weekend i.e. August 15, 2024 [Thursday]. An official announcement on the same however awaits. The film, which is set in India during the British colonial era, tells the story of the heroic battle led by a tribal chief named Thangalaan, against the colonists who want to take their territory for gold mining. 

 Thangalaan the movie is based on real life working-class miners who discovered gold in the 19th century India. Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka is the backdrop for the film. A joint production venture of Studio Green, and Pa. Ranjith's Neelam Productions, Thangalaan has story Pa Ranjith, Tamil Prabha and screenplay by Pa Ranjith, Tamil Prabha and Azhagiya Periyavan.

The film's technical crew includes GV Prakash for music, A. Kishor Kumar for cinematography and Selva RK for edits. Pasupathy, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone among others play important roles in Thangalaan.

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July 19, 2024// Update: An official announcement from Studio Green and Neelam Productions confirms that the Thangalaan release date is August 15, 2024.

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