Chiyaan Vikram's Thangalaan set to gross 100 crore at the worldwide box office

Aug. 26, 2024, 9:27 a.m.

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Chiyaan Vikram's latest film, "Thangalaan," directed by Pa. Ranjith, has been a major box office success since its release on Independence Day. The film has been steadily making its way towards the Rs.100 crore mark worldwide, having already achieved a record-breaking opening day collection of over Rs.26 crore globally for Chiyaan Vikram.

Despite the release of many new films in its second week, "Thangalaan" continues to perform well in Tamil Nadu. The film's reach has expanded significantly in the Andhra-Telangana region, with a remarkable increase of 141 screens in its second week. This expansion is a testament to the film's positive reception among diverse audiences, demonstrating its growing popularity.

Advertisement Thangalaan’s North India release on August 30th is anticipated to significantly boost the film's box office performance, which has already surpassed the break-even point for its producers. This Pa. Ranjith directed film, produced by Studio Green Film’s K. E. Gnanavelraja features captivating performances from Chiyaan Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone and Pasupathy and a unique story set in the past, depicting oppression during the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) era, based on real events from the 18th and 19th centuries. Thangalaan, bolstered by the work of national award-winning music composer G.V. Prakash Kumar and other talented technicians, is an adventurous entertainer and period drama that is poised to cross Rs.100 crores at the box office this weekend.

Thangalaan is yet another cinematic spectacle from the South. It tells the real story of the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) when they were discovered by the British, who exploited and looted them for their own purposes. The film continues the South Indian film industry’s trend of bringing unique concepts to audiences. It’s yet another film from the South with an unusual concept.

Directed by Pa. Ranjith, Thangalaan, starring Chiyaan Vikram and Malavika Mohanan in prominent roles, was released worldwide on August 15, 2024, in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The film will be released in Hindi on August 30th. The music of the film is composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar.

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