Thangalaan is an exciting new project that will see the versatile actor 'Chiyaan' Vikram joining hands with path-breaking director Pa. Ranjith. The film also has Master fame Malavika Mohanan in an important role. The actress is celebrating her 30th birthday today. As a birthday treat to her fans, the makers of the film have revealed an exciting new glimpse featuring the actress. Director Ranjith had shared the poster with the caption "Happy Birthday Aarathi", Which shows the talented artist will be playing a character named Aarathi in the film.

The poster shows the actress looking fiery while holding a weapon and sporting multiple beaded ornaments around her neck and tattooed markings on her arm. It shows a new look for the actress in the film that was not seen in the first glimpse of the film that was released earlier. The production houses bankrolling the film, Studio Green and Neelam Productions, have shared the intriguing poster with the caption "A powerful and modern force redefining herself. Wishing the fierce and fabulous Malavika Mohanan, a wonderful birthday. Here's to a year filled with strength, talent, and empowerment". (sic)

The Thangalaan team wrapped up filming the movie a few weeks ago, which is now in the post-production stage. The next big project of Pa. Ranjith after Sarpatta Parambarai and Natchathiram Nagargirathu, with 'Chiyaan' Vikram in the lead role, has created a huge anticipation. The film also has Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavoka Mohanan, Pasupathy, Madras fame Hariharan, English actor Daniel Caltagiron, and others in important roles. It will also have music composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar. The filmmaker had earlier revealed that the film has a huge chunk of VFX, and they are planning to release the film later this year. The film is set in the pre-independence era and revolves around the Kolar Gold Fields.