Since its August release in South Indian cinemas, the film has been widely praised for its compelling narrative and Vikram's transformative performance as the titular character. I have done some amazing roles and thanks to Ranjit, he has put me right there in the middle of something so interesting. I think it is going to be a tough time to get another role that will come any close to this.”

Thangalaan, which portrays the exploitation of the Kolar Gold Fields by the British, continues the South Indian film industry's tradition of delivering fresh and innovative stories. Directed by Pa. Ranjith and featuring music by G.V. Prakash Kumar, the film was released on August 15 in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, with a Hindi release scheduled for September 6. The cast includes Chiyaan Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Malavika Mohanan.