The makers released the Thangalaan BTS video on Vikram’s birthday. Here’s how fans reacted to the clip from the sets of Paa Ranjith film.
BTS video of Thangalaan:
The makers of upcoming Tamil drama Thangaalan released a making video on the occasion of actor Vikram’s birthday. The video gives a glimpse into the world of Thangalaan, a period drama inspired by true events that revolved around the lives of mine workers in the Kolar gold fields.
Directed by Pa Ranjith, the film marks his first collaboration with Vikram, who will be seen playing the role of the leader of a small tribe. Ranjith took to his Twitter handle to release a new poster as well as the making video. “Happy birthday to my Thangalaan, @chiyaan sir. Presenting you a slice of flesh, a grand making visual video of Thangalaan as our humble tribute to Chiyaan,” Ranjith tweeted.
Happy birthday to my #Thangalaan, @chiyaan sir 😊
Presenting you a slice of flesh, a grand making visual video of Thangalaan as our humble tribute to Chiyaan.https://t.co/0cxHldw8Nc#HBDChiyaanVikram #ThangalaanMaking @chiyaan @kegvraja @StudioGreen2 @officialneelam pic.twitter.com/1CHLM4W3fT
— pa.ranjith (@beemji) April 17, 2023
About Thangalaan:
The video offers a glimpse into the world of Thangalaan. More importantly, it focuses on the lead actor’s character after the initial few scenes. The camera follows Vikram as he gets into character. Vikram had to undergo a massive physical transformation for this role in Thangalaan. Not only did he lose weight, but he also toned down his muscles to look the part. He shaved the front of his head to sport a half-shaved look with a man bun.
Several fans reacted to the video. Some said that they can expect an epic in the making. One Twitter user wrote, “What a making video. We can expect an epic of a film.” Another user wrote, “A combo that’s got us rightly excited with this video. Stoked for Thangalaan.”
Star cast of the film:
Starring Parvathy and Malavika Mohanan among others, the film is slated to release later this year.
Meanwhile, Vikram is currently awaiting the release of Mani Ratnam’s upcoming magnum opus, Ponniyin Selvan 2. In the film, seen playing the character of Aditha Karikalan.