Pa. Thangalan, directed and written by Ranjith, became a huge success at the box office soon after its release on Independence Day.

Chian Vikram Starr ThangalanFamous film producer Pa. Directed and written by Ranjith, the film has been a hit at the box office ever since its release on Independence Day. The film globally grossed Rs. 100 crore mark and Vikram's opening day worldwide grossed Rs. It has collected more than 26 crores.

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Despite facing stiff competition from new releases in the second week, Thangalan continues to perform strongly in Tamil Nadu. In the Andhra-Telangana region, the film saw significant growth with an additional 141 screens, reflecting its positive reception among diverse audiences.

The upcoming North Indian release of the film, which has already crossed the break-even point, is expected to further boost its box office performance, releasing on August 30. Produced by KE Gnanavelraja of Studio Green, Thangalan features stellar performances by Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu. Malavika MohananDaniel Caltagirone and Pasupathi. Based on the historical backdrop of the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), the film explores the old era of oppression based on real-life events of the 18th and 19th centuries.

National award winning composer G.V. With music by Prakash Kumar, Thangalan blends adventure and period drama, continuing the trend of unique storytelling in South Indian films. The film debuted globally on 15 August 2024 in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam and will also release in Hindi on 30 August.

Thangalan stands as an important cinematic event in the South, highlighting an unusual concept and capturing the essence of historical exploitation during the exploration of the Kolar Gold Fields by the British.