Thangalaan X Review: Netizens Call Chiyaan Vikram Starrer 'All Time Blockbuster'

Chiyaan Vikram starrer Thangalaan has hit the theatres today, August 15, alongside Keerthy Shetty starrer Raghu Thatha. Helmed by Pa. Ranjith, the movie is earning positive reviews from critics and audiences, calling it one of the best movies in Tamil cinema. If you are confused about whether to watch or not, then read the reviews below and decide.

Netizens call Thangalaan 'industry hit material'

Thangalaan is trending on X with movie buffs hailing the plot and acting of Vikram. A user called Thangalaan "industry hit material" and added, "Once again delivered from Chiyaan, man .. Whattey actor... He can eat 10 Kamalhasan for dinner." Another movie buff called the movie one of the "best theatrical experiences".  

A user wrote, "It is like soaking in a gushing waterfall, No doubt this is one of the top 10 of Tamil cinema. Congratulations @chiyaan sir and @beemji Team Another banger from @gvprakash."

A fan also hailed the music of Thangalaan composed by GV Prakash. "#thangalaan verithanam is a one word review .#ChiyaanVikram hatsoff bro what an actor u are. @gvprakash anna vintage mode loved it," read the post.

What is the plot of Thangalaan?

Set during the British Raj, the movie revolves around Thangalaan, a fierce tribal leader, and his tribe assisting 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, and Thangalaan sets out to stop Aarathi with all his might. Apart from Vikram, the movie also stars Malavika Mohanan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Pasupathy, Hari Krishnan Anbudurai, Sampath Ram and Daniel Caltagirone in key roles. The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography handled by A. Kishor Kumar and editing by Selva RK.