The film, praised for its strong performances by Vikram and Parvathy, has been a hit at the global box office. The technical brilliance of cinematographer A Kishore Kumar and editor Selva RK also contributed to its success. Fans have lauded Ranjith's storytelling, blending drama, action, and emotion. 'Thangalan' registered Vikram's career-best opening day collection of 26 crores worldwide and continues to perform well, particularly in Tamil Nadu, despite tough competition. The film, based on real events in the Kolar Gold Fields, stars Malavika Mohanan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Pashupati, Daniel Caltagirone, Sampath Ram, and Hari Krishnan. Produced by Neelam Productions, Studio Green, and Jio Studios, with music by GV Prakash Kumar, the Hindi dubbed version is set to release on September 6, 2024.