Thangalan: Going bald to drown in mud, how Chian Vikram made a big change
Chian Vikram, who played 3 different characters in Thangalan, said that Ranjith was always there to give him guidelines on how a person could look.
With fascinating premises, captivating plot, intriguing canvas and amazing performances, Thangalan After premiering in various languages, the film will release in Hindi today, August 30. Chian Vikram, who plays three different characters in the film, gave his all to polish each one.
In a recent interview, Chian Vikram talked about the three different characters he plays and the three different looks for the same. “One is the great-grandfather, his part is a bit bigger,” he said. You have to show the journey of time and different generations Thangalan. He wanted to look like me but how different should we make him look? Ranjit was always there to inspire me and give me guidelines on what that person could look like.” Chian Vikram was seen playing three different roles ThangalanAnd he really did his best.”
He played Arsan 'Aran' (Guardian of Gold) and Thangalan His great grandfather Muni ThangalanKadyan. The actor, surprisingly, experienced significant physical changes during his parts. It is highly unusual for an actor to try to lose weight and dress up as a character in anything other than a loincloth, but he did it for a role. He also got partially bald for another job. He had to wait four-five hours for make-up for a different job before arriving on the sets and starting the shoot. Filming in real outdoor settings was also very challenging as the actors had to immerse themselves in mud to preserve the raw, authentic feel of the film.
About Chian Vikram's Thangalan
Thangalan This is yet another southern cinema. It tells the true story of the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) when they were discovered by the British, who exploited and looted them for their own purposes. The film continues the trend of bringing unique concepts from the South Indian film industry to the audience. This is another south film with an unusual concept.
Pa. Directed by Ranjith, Thangalan Starring Chian Vikram and Malavika Mohanan in lead roles, it was released worldwide on 15 August 2024 in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. The film will release in Hindi on August 30. The film's music is composed by GV Prakash Kumar.