Chiyaan Vikram’s Thangalaan Will Get Postponed Again? What We Know

Pa Ranjith and Chiyaan Vikram’s much-anticipated collaboration, Thangalaan, is facing prolonged delays in securing a release date, causing concerns among eager fans. The period piece, set during British rule, has generated considerable buzz, fueled by Vikram’s remarkable physical transformation for the role. Despite heightened anticipation, the film’s release has encountered setbacks, leaving audiences waiting for several more months.

Originally slated for release on January 26, the film’s journey to the big screen has been hampered by pending post-production work, including VFX. Consequently, the team announced a rescheduled release in April. However, the looming Parliamentary elections in April pose a new hurdle. The makers fear the strong campaigning and election fever could overshadow the film’s release. Unverified sources suggest that the crew believes delaying the release until after the elections in 2024 might be more favourable. If so, the historical action drama might hit theatres in June or July of 2024, though an official confirmation is pending.

Concerns are rising among Chiyaan Vikram’s fans, who fear that the prolonged and repeated delays could adversely impact the film’s box office performance. While official posters and a highly anticipated teaser generated excitement on social media, the lack of regular updates has dampened the pre-release buzz surrounding Thangalaan. Despite this, KE Gnanavel Raja, the project’s producer and other industry insiders assure audiences it will be a world-class film. As fans eagerly await an official announcement regarding the release date, the film’s journey remains one marked by anticipation, speculation and hopes for a cinematic masterpiece despite the challenges and delays faced during its production.

Directed by Pa. Ranjith and set in the pre-independence era, Thangalaan casts Vikram as a tribal leader. The official teaser hints at a conflict centred around a goldmine, pitting a tribe against British rulers. Unverified rumours also suggest that the film narrates the history of the fabled Kolar Gold Fields.