ThangalaanThe long-awaited Tamil historical drama is Thandaga, and it has been making headlines since its release. Thangalaan Pa. Ranjith Wait, we all know the story that no one cares to tell? whenever something about our history pops up — a photograph depicting racist slavery under subtle golden wool as innocent… eight thirty three AM This film, set in colonial India will take you on the epic journey which is both heart-pounding and thought-provoking in nature. Detailed Review : Thangalaan
Plot and Setting
Why Remake ‘Thangalaan’ Thanglaan takes place within the early 20th century when India was nonetheless beneath Britishers Rule. Vikram plays the titular role of Thangalaan, a powerful chieftain belonging to one such marginalized tribal community in the guise. One of the themes in this movie is also that instead directly attack British colonizers (practically fools errand as they’d be slaughtered to a man), Koror Mountain chooses to focus on attacking elite class. Here, the narrative of this movie is praising as it gives a strong commentary on social injustice with an extra mention about resistance and fighting for respect.
Known for his socially responsible cinema, Pa. Ranjith sheds light on the stories of marginalized communities left unacknowledged by mainstream historical narratives yet again. The film is visually stunning with meticulous care taken to transport the audience back in time aesthetically via costumes and set design.
Performance: Vikram Sparkles
Thangalaan — Chiyaan Vikram’s Performance Is One Of The Career Best The way he has portrayed the fierce yet compassionate Thangalaan, is raw and subtle at the samer time. One of the few obvious qualities about which everyone knows Vikram is his talent as a shape-shifting actor who can truly become whoever he plays and this film will not be an exception. Undoubtedly, he brings a fire to the character which resonates on screen and makes Thangalaan one amongst the finest in Tamil cinema.
Parvathy Thiruvothu, Pasupathy and Malavika Mohanan among others do well in their respective roles as the supporting cast. Parvathy plays a firm ladylove that supports Thangalaan untill the very end quite convincingly. Pasupathy gives an intimidating performance of the antagonist character, giving more layers to the story.
Direction and Cinematography
As always Pa Ranjith is on top in direction. He tells stories that are at once entertaining and socially important, in a unique way. Not to mention that Thangalaan is a huge testimony of skills in story telling. The film moves with an excellent rhythm, and continues to build from scene-to-scene, holding the audiences interest nearly there entirety of its runtime.
The cinematography by A. Kishore Kumar is a big plus point of the film The film looks stunning, from its jaw-dropping vistas to the painstakingly realised period settings. The mood of the film is set and accentuated by lighting and color palettes, making the movie enjoyable to see visually.
Music and Background Score
G.V. Prakash Kumar delivers a soundtrack that fits the mood of the film just fine. The songs are soulful and have been integrated into the narrative so seamlessly, while background score adds to intensity of scenes. The music is essential to get the right emotions out of the film, which turns into part of story telling itself.
Final Verdict
Thangalaan is more than a movie. It’s an experience. Not only is it one of the best movies of 2020, but also a film that should be seen and performances to remember. Stellar Performance by Chiyaan Vikram along footsteps of Pa. Ranjith will make Thangalaan another movie to watch for anyone who loves Cinema with substantial subjects The movie highlights a history few of us remember, but at the same time places before our eyes both how far we have come and much further all still have to go.
Thangalaan is the film for you if visuals and content are as important to your picks.