Thangalaan Movie Review
தங்கலான்
15 Aug 2024
Thangalaan movie review: what critics say (7)
What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 2 of 7 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 2 gave it 2 or less.
The film's mythical story and political themes are muddled, affecting the overall impact. The visual effects are tacky and fall short given the film's large-scale production.
Read the full reviewThangalaan may not be as emotionally resonant as it should be, but it's still a film rich with ideas and performances
Read the full reviewThe film's mythical story and political themes are muddled, affecting the overall impact. The visual effects are tacky and fall short given the film's large-scale production.
Read the full reviewPa Ranjith conjures up a familiar world with familiar beats but gives it a neo-magical touch that reimagines the plight of the oppressed by giving their thoughts a platform, and meaning to their suffering.
Read the full reviewThangalaan may not be as emotionally resonant as it should be, but it's still a film rich with ideas and performances
Read the full reviewThangalaan is a well-thought-of and well-produced experience in both visual and cerebral storytelling.
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What we know
During the British rule, 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, who Thangalaan sets out to stop with all his might.
Cast and crew
VikramThangalaan / Kaadaiyan
Parvathy ThiruvothuGangamma
Malavika MohananAarathi
Daniel CaltagironeClement
PasupathyGengupattar
Hari KrishnanVaradhan
MuthukumarZamindar
Sampath RamKaadaiyan's AideWhere to watch in India
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Questions
Is Thangalaan worth watching?
Critics rate it good: 3.0 out of 5, with 5 of 7 critics recommending it.
When did Thangalaan release?
15 Aug 2024.
Who is in the cast of Thangalaan?
Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone, Pasupathy, Hari Krishnan, Arjun Anbudan, Preeti Karan.
Who directs Thangalaan?
Pa. Ranjith.
What do critics say about Thangalaan?
7 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.0 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.