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The film was officially announced in December 2021 under the tentative title ''Chiyaan 61,'' as it is Vikram's 61st film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced in October 2022. [[Principal photography]] commenced the same month. It was shot sporadically in several legs, and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] by early-July 2023. Filming locations included [[Chennai]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Madurai]] and [[Karnataka]]. The film has music composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], cinematography handled by A. Kishor Kumar, and editing by Selva RK.
''Thangalaan'' was released worldwide on 15 August 2024 in standard, 3D and [[Qube Cinema Technologies|EPIQ]] formats, coinciding with [[Independence Day (India)|India's Independence Day]]. The film received mixed reviews from critics who praised the lead cast's performances (especially Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Daniel Caltagirone), storyline, action and GV Prakash Kumar's background score but criticized the historical inaccuracies, visual effects and writing.<ref name="reception"/>
==Plot==
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==Production==
===Development===
While working on ''[[Madras (film)|Madras]]'' (2014), [[Pa. Ranjith]] had narrated a script to [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and planned to team up for the film
=== Pre-production ===
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Ranjith drafted the script after the release of ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]'' (2018), describing it as his dream project. However, he halted working on the script after finding it too similar to the [[KGF (film series)|''KGF'' film series]] and rewritten it to avoid such similarities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-07 |title=Pa Ranjith Reveals Why He Stopped Working On Thangalaan After Watching KGF |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/pa-ranjith-reveals-why-he-stopped-working-on-thangalaan-after-watching-kgf-8993422.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925013010/https://www.news18.com/movies/pa-ranjith-reveals-why-he-stopped-working-on-thangalaan-after-watching-kgf-8993422.html |archive-date=25 September 2024 |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref> He then gave the first draft of the script to [[Tamizh Prabha]] in early 2022, who admitted the metaphorical elements in the storytelling. Prabha then acquainted various resources to familiarize on the script, which included the documentary novel ''Living Dangerously'' by [[Fanny Emily Penny]], and numerous fictional books on Tamil folklore.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Naig |first=Udhav |date=2024-08-14 |title=Why Pa. Ranjith’s ‘Thangalaan’ is about rewriting and reclaiming Dalit history |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/why-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-is-about-rewriting-and-reclaiming-dalit-history/article68525281.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815012933/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/why-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-is-about-rewriting-and-reclaiming-dalit-history/article68525281.ece |archive-date=2024-08-15 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Besides that, he also visited the Kolar Gold Fields to understand the landscape and the people, where he gathered information from the remaining descendants of those who worked in the gold fields.<ref name=":1" /> [[Azhagiya Periyavan]] also co-wrote the screenplay with Prabha and Ranjith, as well as writing the dialogues.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neelakandan |first=V. |last2=Kumar |first2=V. Naresh |date=2024-05-22 |title=‘தங்கலான்’ - தமிழ் சினிமாவின் அடையாளபூர்வமான படங்களில் ஒன்றாக இருக்கும்! |trans-title='Thangalan' will be one of the iconic films of Tamil cinema! |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/azhagiya-periyavan-interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522231831/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/azhagiya-periyavan-interview |archive-date=2024-05-22 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Ananda Vikatan |language=ta}}</ref>
[[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] was assigned as the film's music composer,<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 July 2022 |title='Chiyaan 61': Pa Ranjith's film with Chiyaan Vikram goes on the floor with a grand pooja |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-61-pa-ranjiths-film-with-chiyaan-vikram-goes-on-the-floor-with-a-grand-pooja/articleshow/92915320.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709080712/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-61-pa-ranjiths-film-with-chiyaan-vikram-goes-on-the-floor-with-a-grand-pooja/articleshow/92915320.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> dismissing initial reports stated that Anirudh Ravichander would score music for the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 November 2021 |title=Anirudh to score music for Pa Ranjith's film with Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/anirudh-to-score-music-for-pa-ranjiths-film-with-vikram/articleshow/87717459.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709080717/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/anirudh-to-score-music-for-pa-ranjiths-film-with-vikram/articleshow/87717459.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> A. Kishor Kumar handled the cinematography, after previously working with Ranjith on [[Natchathiram Nagargiradhu|''Natchathiram Nagargiradhu'']] (2022) and planned to shoot the film in [[3D film|3D formats]], instead of traditional [[2D to 3D conversion]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-06-30 |title=Vikram's 'Chiyaan 61' with Pa Ranjith to be shot in 3D |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikrams-chiyaan-61-with-pa-ranjith-to-be-shot-in-3d/articleshow/92573421.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812232547/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikrams-chiyaan-61-with-pa-ranjith-to-be-shot-in-3d/articleshow/92573421.cms |archive-date=2022-08-12 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Editor Selva R. K., production designer S. S. Moorthy, stunt choreographer Sunner Sam and costume designers Aegan Ekambaram and Anitha Sundaresan were recruited as a part of the technical crew.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Rajpal |first=Roktim |date=2022-10-23 |title=Chiyaan Vikram, Pa Ranjth's film titled Thangalaan. First look poster out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiyaan-vikram-pa-ranjths-film-titled-thangalaan-first-look-poster-out-2288781-2022-10-23 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107071657/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiyaan-vikram-pa-ranjths-film-titled-thangalaan-first-look-poster-out-2288781-2022-10-23 |archive-date=2022-11-07 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Sivakumar and Sanjay Rupesh were appointed as the production controller and executive producer, respectively.<ref name=":2" />
=== Casting ===
In July 2022, [[Rashmika Mandanna]] was signed in to play the female lead role,<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 July 2022 |title=Rashmika Mandanna to play the female lead in 'Chiyaan 61' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rashmika-mandanna-to-play-the-female-lead-in-chiyaan-61/articleshow/92977710.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709024205/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rashmika-mandanna-to-play-the-female-lead-in-chiyaan-61/articleshow/92977710.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> but was replaced by [[Malavika Mohanan]] that October, due to scheduling conflicts.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 November 2022 |title=Malavika Mohanan to replace Rashmika Mandanna in 'Chiyaan 61'; shooting begins in Kadapa |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-to-replace-rashmika-mandanna-in-chiyaan-61-shooting-begins-in-kadapa/articleshow/94911308.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709024206/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-to-replace-rashmika-mandanna-in-chiyaan-61-shooting-begins-in-kadapa/articleshow/94911308.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Malavika described her character Aarathi as one of her intense and physically challenging roles; to prepare for the character, she learned [[Silambam]] as well as following a stringent diet plan.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 September 2023 |title=Malavika Mohanan extremely excited about 'Thangalaan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-extremely-excited-about-thangalaan/articleshow/103499355.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923053809/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-extremely-excited-about-thangalaan/articleshow/103499355.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=23 September 2023 |access-date=22 September 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=2024-08-12 |title=Becoming Aarathi: Malavika Mohanan on Pa. Ranjith’s ‘Thangalaan’ and why it was the most physically-intense challenge of her career |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/becoming-aarathi-malavika-mohanan-on-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-and-why-it-was-the-most-physically-intense-challenge-of-her-career/article68513800.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915194514/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/becoming-aarathi-malavika-mohanan-on-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-and-why-it-was-the-most-physically-intense-challenge-of-her-career/article68513800.ece |archive-date=2024-09-15 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> As a part of her preprations for the character, Ranjith made Malavika watch the [[Viola Davis]]-starrer [[The Woman King|''The Woman King'']] (2022) "to observe the physicality, power and the effortlessness within the power, of the women in the film".<ref name=":3" /> Ranjith took the character's inspiration from a local deity, who was considered to be the protector of the Kolar Gold Fields, which Malavika added "The story that whoever has gone there hasn’t come back because of this witch-like figure was probably meant to scare greedy people off the gold mines."<ref name=":3" />
In October 2022, Pasupathy was cast in a supporting role collaborating with Vikram after ''[[Dhool]]'' (2003), ''[[Arul (film)|Arul]]'' (2004), ''[[Majaa]]'' (2005) and ''[[10 Endrathukulla]]'' (2015) and Ranjith after ''[[Sarpatta Parambarai]]'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-10-19 |title='Chiyaan 61': Pasupathy reunites with Pa Ranjith and Chiyaan Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-61-pasupathy-reunites-with-pa-ranjith-and-chiyaan-vikram/articleshow/94958827.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107003129/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-61-pasupathy-reunites-with-pa-ranjith-and-chiyaan-vikram/articleshow/94958827.cms |archive-date=2022-11-07 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The same month, [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]] was also cast in the film, pairing opposite Vikram.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-19 |title=Parvathy Thiruvothu, Pshupathy Roped in For Chiyaan 61? What We Know |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/parvathy-thiruvothu-pshupathy-roped-in-for-chiyaan-61-what-we-know-6196543.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025132715/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/parvathy-thiruvothu-pshupathy-roped-in-for-chiyaan-61-what-we-know-6196543.html |archive-date=2022-10-25 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> English actor [[Daniel Caltagirone]] was cast as Clement, ex-army officer who visits the gold fields to discover gold.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agarwal |first=Bhavana |date=2024-08-27 |title=Exclusive: 'Thangalaan' actor Daniel Caltagirone says working in India is a privilege |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thangalaan-daniel-caltagirone-working-in-india-is-a-privilege-2588463-2024-08-27 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106140334/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/parvathy-thiruvothu-pshupathy-roped-in-for-chiyaan-61-what-we-know-6196543.html |archive-date=2022-11-06 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Caltagirone further attributed that his character would be different from other white characters which were portrayed in a stereotypical manner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roy |first=Lachmi Deb |date=2024-08-14 |title=EXCLUSIVE! Pianist actor Daniel Caltagirone on Thangalaan: ‘I love Tamil films, but Bollywood is not…’ {{!}} Not Just Bollywood |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/exclusive-pianist-actor-daniel-caltagirone-on-thangalaan-i-love-tamil-films-but-bollywood-is-not-not-just-bollywood-13804339.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815004645/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/exclusive-pianist-actor-daniel-caltagirone-on-thangalaan-i-love-tamil-films-but-bollywood-is-not-not-just-bollywood-13804339.html |archive-date=2024-08-15 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref> He added "I spoke to Ranjith, and he explained how these stories are India-centric and the idea was to bring in an English actor to portray a British colonialist. There might have been some great performances by British actors in earlier such films, but what Ranjith has done with my role is something quite different."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rajendran |first=Gopinath |date=2024-08-07 |title=Daniel Caltagirone interview on Vikram and Pa. Ranjith’s ‘Thangalaan’ and Indian cinema’s global appeal |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/daniel-caltagirone-interview-on-vikram-and-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-and-indian-cinemas-global-appeal/article68494328.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809092217/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/daniel-caltagirone-interview-on-vikram-and-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-and-indian-cinemas-global-appeal/article68494328.ece |archive-date=2024-08-09 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
===Filming===
[[Principal photography]] commenced
Filming for the second schedule commenced at a film city in Chennai on 5 January 2023,<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 January 2023 |title=Chiyaan Vikram has to prep for 4 hours to get his look for 'Thangalaan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-has-to-prep-for-4-hours-to-get-his-look-for-thangalaan/articleshow/96768405.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111032/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-has-to-prep-for-4-hours-to-get-his-look-for-thangalaan/articleshow/96768405.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> where all the principal character's portions were filmed in this schedule, with the exception of Malavika's, who joined the shoot in February.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 February 2023 |title=Malavika Mohanan reaches Chennai for 'Thangalaan' shooting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-reaches-chennai-for-thangalaan-shooting/articleshow/97642229.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-reaches-chennai-for-thangalaan-shooting/articleshow/97642229.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The month-long schedule ended in mid-February, and subsequently filming for the third schedule began at the Kolar Gold Fields that continued for six weeks.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 February 2023 |title=Vikram's 'Thangalaan' resumes at Kolar Gold Fields |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikrams-thangalaan-resumes-at-kolar-gold-fields/articleshow/97983332.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111026/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikrams-thangalaan-resumes-at-kolar-gold-fields/articleshow/97983332.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-27 |title=Vikram and Pa Ranjith's 'Thangalaan' shot at the real location of KGF (Kolar Gold Fields)! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-and-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-shot-at-the-real-location-of-kgf-kolar-gold-fields/articleshow/108033460.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301001151/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-and-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-shot-at-the-real-location-of-kgf-kolar-gold-fields/articleshow/108033460.cms |archive-date=2024-03-01 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Caltagirone started shooting for his portions the same month, with other principal characters.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 February 2023 |title=English actor Daniel Caltagirone joins Vikram's Thangalaan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/english-actor-daniel-caltagirone-joins-vikrams-thangalaan/articleshow/98126169.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709111027/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/english-actor-daniel-caltagirone-joins-vikrams-thangalaan/articleshow/98126169.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> By March 2023, only fifteen days of the shoot were left for the film, with ten days in Chennai and five days in Madurai.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-15 |title=Only 15 days of shoot left for Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalaan' after the KGF schedule |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/only-15-days-of-shoot-left-for-chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-after-the-kgf-schedule/articleshow/98656128.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319114058/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/only-15-days-of-shoot-left-for-chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-after-the-kgf-schedule/articleshow/98656128.cms |archive-date=2023-03-19 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The third schedule was completed on 7 April,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-07 |title=Chiyaan Vikram starrer 'Thangalaan' KGF schedule wrapped up; film to release later this year |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-starrer-thangalaan-kgf-schedule-wrapped-up-film-to-release-later-this-year/articleshow/99313996.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414113010/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-starrer-thangalaan-kgf-schedule-wrapped-up-film-to-release-later-this-year/articleshow/99313996.cms |archive-date=2023-04-14 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> with the team taking a month-long break as Vikram was attending the promotions of [[Ponniyin Selvan: II|''Ponniyin Selvan: II'']] (2023).<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 April 2023 |title=The final schedule of Vikram's 'Thangalaan' will last for 30 days |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-final-schedule-of-vikrams-thangalaan-will-last-for-30-days/articleshow/99730316.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709101327/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-final-schedule-of-vikrams-thangalaan-will-last-for-30-days/articleshow/99730316.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
The final schedule began on 2 May 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-02 |title=Chiyaan Vikram's Thangalaan shooting resumes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-shooting-resumes/articleshow/99929601.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519142447/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-shooting-resumes/articleshow/99929601.cms |archive-date=2023-05-19 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> During the schedule, Vikram suffered a rib injury while rehearsing for the role, that resulted in the shooting being temporarily halted.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 May 2023 |title='Thangalaan': Vikram suffers rib injury during rehearsals for Pa Ranjith's film; to take a break from shoot |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vikram-suffers-rib-injury-during-rehearsals-for-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan/article66806945.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705221023/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vikram-suffers-rib-injury-during-rehearsals-for-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan/article66806945.ece |archive-date=5 July 2023 |access-date=5 July 2023 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> He was advised to take a month-long rest for recovery, ultimately delaying the production.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-03 |title=Vikram suffers injury, out of action for a month |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-suffers-injury-out-of-action-for-a-month/articleshow/99952166.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510063051/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-suffers-injury-out-of-action-for-a-month/articleshow/99952166.cms |archive-date=2023-05-10 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Filming resumed on 12 June, with Vikram, Malavika, Parvathy and other supporting cast members participating.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-12 |title=Chiyaan Vikram recovers from injury; 'Thangalaan' shoot to resume this week |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-recovers-from-injury-thangalaan-shoot-to-resume-this-week/articleshow/100933694.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615203704/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-recovers-from-injury-thangalaan-shoot-to-resume-this-week/articleshow/100933694.cms |archive-date=2023-06-15 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Filming wrapped on 5 July, with the completion of the schedule.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-05 |title=Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalaan' shooting wrapped up completely |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-shooting-wrapped-up-completely/articleshow/101504330.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712182830/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-shooting-wrapped-up-completely/articleshow/101504330.cms |archive-date=2023-07-12 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Reshoots for the film conducted on late December, after Ranjith felt unsatisfied with few portions. Ranjith, in a media interaction, claimed that most of the supporting cast had returned to other projects, except Vikram, who had cooperated for the reshoot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-07 |title='Vikram Cooperated Despite Injury': Pa Ranjith On Re-shooting Climax Scenes In Thangalaan |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/vikram-cooperated-despite-injury-pa-ranjith-on-re-shooting-climax-scenes-in-thangalaan-8993415.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829004525/https://www.news18.com/movies/vikram-cooperated-despite-injury-pa-ranjith-on-re-shooting-climax-scenes-in-thangalaan-8993415.html |archive-date=2024-08-29 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> The film was shot within 120 working days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 July 2023 |title=It's a wrap for Pa Ranjith's Thangalaan! Vikram, Malavika share heartfelt notes |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/its-a-wrap-for-pa-ranjith-thangalaan-vikram-malavika-share-heartfelt-notes-2402009-2023-07-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705220759/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/its-a-wrap-for-pa-ranjith-thangalaan-vikram-malavika-share-heartfelt-notes-2402009-2023-07-05 |archive-date=5 July 2023 |access-date=5 July 2023 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref>
=== Post-production ===
Anthony BJ Ruban, who worked in all of Ranjith's films, handled the sound design.<ref name=":2" /> On 21 November, Malavika began dubbing for her portions in the film and was completed within 10 days.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-11-21 |title=Malavika Mohanan to start dubbing for Thangalaan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-to-start-dubbing-for-thangalaan/articleshow/105382626.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816101545/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-to-start-dubbing-for-thangalaan/articleshow/105382626.cms |archive-date=2024-08-16 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-01 |title=Malavika Mohanan completes dubbing for 'Thangalaan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-completes-dubbing-for-thangalaan/articleshow/105658659.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206122051/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malavika-mohanan-completes-dubbing-for-thangalaan/articleshow/105658659.cms |archive-date=2023-12-06 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Vikram completed dubbing for his portions on December.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-16 |title=Chiyaan Vikram completes Thangalaan patchwork dubbing |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-completes-thangalaan-patchwork-dubbing/articleshow/106052104.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229035947/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-completes-thangalaan-patchwork-dubbing/articleshow/106052104.cms |archive-date=2023-12-29 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Hybrid360 handled the visual effects, under the supervision of R. Senthil Kumar.<ref name=":2" /> Prakash commenced working on the film's background score on mid-April 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-25 |title=GV Prakash says he is ‘excited’ as he works on the background scores for 'Thangalaan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-says-he-is-excited-as-he-works-on-the-background-scores-for-thangalaan/articleshow/109587775.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427125509/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-says-he-is-excited-as-he-works-on-the-background-scores-for-thangalaan/articleshow/109587775.cms |archive-date=2024-04-27 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> It was completed on 1 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-01 |title=GV Prakash completes 'Thangalaan' background score |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-completes-thangalaan-background-score/articleshow/111396024.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703235130/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-completes-thangalaan-background-score/articleshow/111396024.cms |archive-date=2024-07-03 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film was sent to [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC) on 26 July, where the film was given [[U/A certificate]] without any cuts and the final duration of 155 minutes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-26 |title=Official! Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalaan' censored with U/A; runtime and other details inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-censored-with-u/a-runtime-and-other-details-inside/articleshow/112031998.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914012551/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-censored-with-u/a-runtime-and-other-details-inside/articleshow/112031998.cms |archive-date=2024-09-14 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The final sound mixing works were completed on 13 August, two days before the film's release.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-13 |title='Thangalaan' final mixing complete; Director Pa Ranjith suggests a promising outcome |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thangalaan-final-mixing-complete-director-pa-ranjith-suggests-a-promising-outcome/articleshow/112488554.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816034922/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thangalaan-final-mixing-complete-director-pa-ranjith-suggests-a-promising-outcome/articleshow/112488554.cms |archive-date=2024-08-16 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
==Music==
{{Main|Thangalaan (soundtrack)}}
The music and background score is composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], in his maiden collaboration with Ranjith; third with Vikram after ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'' (2011) and ''[[Thaandavam]]'' (2012).<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 June 2022 |title=GV Prakash to compose music for Pa Ranjith-Vikram film |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jun/22/gv-prakash-to-compose-music-for-pa-ranjith-vikram-film-32267.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709113714/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jun/22/gv-prakash-to-compose-music-for-pa-ranjith-vikram-film-32267.html |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=9 July 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> The
== Marketing ==
On the occasion of Vikram's birthday (17 April 2023), the makers released an exclusive [[behind-the-scenes]] video of the film.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |date=17 April 2023 |title=Chiyaan Vikram's look in Pa. Ranjith's Thangalaan will shock you! Watch BTS video |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/chiyaan-vikrams-look-in-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-will-shock-you-watch-bts-video/articleshow/99561393.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901191803/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/chiyaan-vikrams-look-in-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-will-shock-you-watch-bts-video/articleshow/99561393.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=1 September 2023 |access-date=1 September 2023 |work=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> The film's official teaser was launched on 1 November at a special event held at [[Sathyam Cinemas]] in Chennai, with the cast and crew in attendance.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-11-01 |title='Thangalaan' teaser launch: GV Prakash calls Vikram the Christian Bale of Indian cinema |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thangalaan-teaser-launch-gv-prakash-calls-vikram-the-christian-bale-of-indian-cinema/articleshow/104872005.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102082356/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thangalaan-teaser-launch-gv-prakash-calls-vikram-the-christian-bale-of-indian-cinema/articleshow/104872005.cms |archive-date=2023-11-02 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The Telugu version's teaser was launched at [[Asian Cinemas|AMB Cinemas]] in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=A Manu |first=Hridayambika |date=2023-10-31 |title=Thangalaan teaser to be released at THIS time tomorrow |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/thangalaan-teaser-to-be-released-at-this-time-tomorrow/fd8b57a3fc398 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241118112451/https://www.ottplay.com/news/thangalaan-teaser-to-be-released-at-this-time-tomorrow/fd8b57a3fc398 |archive-date=2024-11-18 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> The film's trailer was released on 10 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-10 |title=Thangalaan trailer: The Chiyaan Vikram-starrer promises a compelling historical action drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thangalaan-trailer-the-chiyaan-vikram-starrer-promises-a-compelling-historical-action-drama/articleshow/111636028.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712203115/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thangalaan-trailer-the-chiyaan-vikram-starrer-promises-a-compelling-historical-action-drama/articleshow/111636028.cms |archive-date=2024-07-12 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
Pre-release events were conducted in Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore from 4–6 August.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-05 |title=Chiyaan Vikram dances at the 'Thangalaan' pre-release event after being requested by a young girl |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-dances-at-the-thangalaan-pre-release-event-after-being-requested-by-a-young-girl/articleshow/112280802.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807060313/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-dances-at-the-thangalaan-pre-release-event-after-being-requested-by-a-young-girl/articleshow/112280802.cms |archive-date=2024-08-07 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Promotional events for the film was initially intended to commence in Kochi on 1 August,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-29 |title=Chiyaan Vikram reveals a surprise as he begins 'Thangalaan' promotions in Kerala |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-reveals-a-surprise-as-he-begins-thangalaan-promotions-in-kerala/articleshow/112104112.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807152232/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-reveals-a-surprise-as-he-begins-thangalaan-promotions-in-kerala/articleshow/112104112.cms |archive-date=2024-08-07 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> but was cancelled out of respect for the victims of the [[2024 Wayanad landslides]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-10 |title=Thangalaan Promotions In Kerala Cancelled. Here's Why |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/thangalaan-promotions-in-kerala-cancelled-heres-why-9013278.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915191216/https://www.news18.com/movies/thangalaan-promotions-in-kerala-cancelled-heres-why-9013278.html |archive-date=2024-09-15 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> Kerala distributor Gokulam Gopalan further added that the expenses for the promotional programs will be given to the Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-10 |title=‘Thangalaan’: Makers cancels promotional event in Kerala; will now donate funds to CM’s relief fund for Wayanad landslide victims - See post |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/thangalaan-makers-cancels-promotional-event-in-kerala-will-now-donates-funds-to-cms-relief-fund-for-wayanad-landslide-victims-see-post/articleshow/112431120.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807152232/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-reveals-a-surprise-as-he-begins-thangalaan-promotions-in-kerala/articleshow/112104112.cms |archive-date=2024-08-07 |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
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▲The music and background score is composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], in his maiden collaboration with Ranjith; third with Vikram after ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'' (2011) and ''[[Thaandavam]]'' (2012).<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 June 2022 |title=GV Prakash to compose music for Pa Ranjith-Vikram film |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jun/22/gv-prakash-to-compose-music-for-pa-ranjith-vikram-film-32267.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709113714/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jun/22/gv-prakash-to-compose-music-for-pa-ranjith-vikram-film-32267.html |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=9 July 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> The audio rights for the film were acquired by [[Times Music]] for {{INRConvert|5|c}}.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}} The track "Thangalaan Exclusive Making Theme" that was featured in the behind-the-scenes video, which released on Vikram's birthday (17 April 2023), released on 19 April.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 April 2023 |title=Chiyaan Vikram's look in Pa. Ranjith's Thangalaan will shock you! Watch BTS video |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/chiyaan-vikrams-look-in-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-will-shock-you-watch-bts-video/articleshow/99561393.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901191803/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/chiyaan-vikrams-look-in-pa-ranjiths-thangalaan-will-shock-you-watch-bts-video/articleshow/99561393.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=1 September 2023 |access-date=1 September 2023 |work=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> The first single titled "Minikki Minikki" was released on 17 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 July 2024|title=Thangalaan first single promo OUT: Chiyaan Vikram dances his heart out to tribal beats in GV Prakash's Minikki Minikki|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thangalaan-first-single-promo-out-chiyaan-vikram-dances-his-heart-out-to-tribal-beats-in-gv-prakashs-minikki-minikki-1328355|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=15 July 2024|archive-date=25 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240725070438/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thangalaan-first-single-promo-out-chiyaan-vikram-dances-his-heart-out-to-tribal-beats-in-gv-prakashs-minikki-minikki-1328355|url-status=live}}</ref> The second single titled "Thangalaan War Song" was released on 2 August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 August 2024|title=The 'War' song from Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalaan' out now; audio launch to happen on August 5|url=https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-war-song-from-chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-out-now-audio-launch-to-happen-on-august-5/amp_articleshow/112215228.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=3 August 2024|archive-date=8 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808104002/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-war-song-from-chiyaan-vikrams-thangalaan-out-now-audio-launch-to-happen-on-august-5/amp_articleshow/112215228.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The last single titled "Aruvadai" was released on 12 August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 August 2024|title='Thangalaan' makers unveiled a soulful song 'Aruvadai' sung by Chiyaan Vikram ahead of the film's release|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thangalaan-makers-unveiled-a-soulful-song-aruvadai-sung-by-chiyaan-vikram-ahead-of-the-films-release/articleshow/112471883.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=15 August 2024|archive-date=15 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815183938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thangalaan-makers-unveiled-a-soulful-song-aruvadai-sung-by-chiyaan-vikram-ahead-of-the-films-release/articleshow/112471883.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The entire soundtrack album was released on 15 August 2024, after the film's release.
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===Distribution===
The Malayalam theatrical rights were sold to Sree Gokulam Movies through Dream Big Films.<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 July 2024|title=Sree Gokulam Movies with significant pictures Gokulam Gopalan is bringing Kanguva and Thangalaan to Kerala|url=https://www.mallurelease.com/2024/07/gokulam-movies-kanguva-thangalaan.html?m=1|website=Mallu Release|access-date=1 August 2024|archive-date=8 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808104016/https://www.mallurelease.com/2024/07/gokulam-movies-kanguva-thangalaan.html?m=1|url-status=live}}</ref> The Telugu theatrical rights in [[Telangana]] were acquired by [[Mythri Movie Makers]].
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