The wait is finally over for 'Chiyaan' Vikram's fans everywhere as the much-awaited Thangalaan teaser is now out and gives a big glimpse of the massive action in store when the period action drama opens in cinemas worldwide on January 26, 2024. The upcoming ambitious film is Pa. Ranjith's next and the first visuals now released show the massive scale and scope of what audiences can expect from the acclaimed filmmaker. Featuring music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, Thangalaan will see National Award winner Vikram sharing the screen alongside talented names like Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Pasupathy, Madras fame Harikrishnan Anbudurai, English actor Daniel Caltagirone among others in key roles.
The Thangalan teaser starts off showing a rural backdrop in South India, presumably Tamil Nadu, during India's pre-Independence era, with Vikram looking absolutely unrecognizable in his latest physical transformation. The visuals jump from battle scenes between two factions and how officers of the British Empire set foot in the lands of the countryside, with the plot, hinted to be revolving around extensively around the search for gold and the lengths man will go to get it. The text in the Thangalaan teaser, "As myth leads to history, greed leads to destruction, as blood wars lead to liberty, rises the son of gold", also alludes to the fact that the conflict in the film will be centered around the precious metal.
Pa. Ranjith has done a fantastic job with the presentation of the characters in the Thangalaan teaser and the noteworthy physical transformation of Vikram, Malavika, Parvathy, Pasupathy, and others shows the detailing the director has laid emphasis on considering the story is set amidst a tribal backdrop. The visuals also include spellbinding action and audiences can expect explosive sequences that will remain etched in their minds based on what has been revealed now. With the Thangalaan teaser now out, fans will be waiting with bated breath to witness more next, and 2024 could not come any sooner to see 'Chiyaan' Vikram and co. deliver power-packed performances under Pa. Ranjith's skillful direction and GV Prakash's dynamic music.
Watch the Thangalaan teaser below:
