‘Thangalaan’s’ director cut premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival

Movies By South First Desk Feb 03, 2025 Read the article

Thangalaan, a Pa Ranjith directorial that received acclaim in the country has now premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival on Saturday, 1 February.

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The director’s cut—the uncensored vision of the film has premiered at the Pathé 5 as part of the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam.

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Produced by Studio Green’, Thangalaan features stellar performances from Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone, and Pasupathy.

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The film, set in the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) and based on real events from the 18th and 19th centuries, explores themes of oppression in a bygone era.

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Known for his intense physical transformations, Vikram revealed that he grew his hair and lost weight to portray the character in Thangalaan.

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The music was composed by GV Prakash Kumar. Thangalaan also drew accolades for its intense action sequences and Pa Ranjith’s signature storytelling.

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