Chiyaan Vikram “Thangalaan” is Planning for Oscars
Thangalaan Film Starring Chiyaan Vikram and Pa Ranjith. This film was written and Directed by Pa Ranjith, while The Dialogue was written by Tamizh Prabha. Vikram played a major role in this film, with Malavika Mohan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Pasupathy, Daniel Caltagirone, Harikrishnan, and many more in supporting parts.
Thangalaan presents Vikram in an unpolished and tribal part that is indistinguishable In a few shots, he has long hair, yet in others, he appears to have a bald head. He has been preparing for this part for quite some time, and without a doubt, he has gotten into the skin of the character known as Thangalaan, and no one else could have represented it better.
G.V. Prakash Kumar created the music and background score for this film, while Kishor Kumar handled the cinematography and Selva Rk edited the film. This film was produced by K.E. Gnanavelraja under the umbrellas of Neelam Productions and Studio Green.
Thangalaan is a historical drama film based on true events that occurred in Kolar Gold Fields – KGF. Vikram previously acted in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan, and Ranjith directed Natchathiram Nagargirathu. Vikram’s rugged, rustic appearance in the film’s title announcement trailer heightened interest in its release.
Chiyaan Vikram is one of the South’s most powerful actors, and he never ceases to wow audiences with his diverse performances. The outstanding actor collaborated with filmmaker Pa Ranjith on the film named ‘Thangalaan,’ which is now in production.
The newest news is that the ‘Thangalaan’ crew intends to submit the picture for an Oscar as well as eight other international accolades. ‘Thangalaan’ is said to be set between 1870 and 1940, and it tells the narrative of the individuals who worked in the Kolar Gold Fields – KGF. The filmmakers of ‘Thangalaan’ have high hopes for the film and intend to submit it to various international Awards, including an Oscar.
Thangalaan’s production company, Studio Green, announced on social media that Vikram will commence filming for the film today in Chennai. The Ultimate actor had already taken a break from filming for the ‘PS-2’ commercial disaster. He is now back in Chennai to film Thangalaan. More than 80% of the film has already been shot.
According to his management, acclaimed actor Vikram injured his rib during Thangalaan rehearsals and is taking time off from his professional duties.
Thangalaan, directed by Pa Ranjith, is said to be set in early-nineteenth-century mining areas. Suryanarayanan M, Vikram’s manager, informed the actor’s fans and followers on Twitter. Chiyaan was injured during rehearsals, resulting in a rib fracture, and will be unable to rejoin his Thangalaan unit for a short time. He thanks everyone for their support and promises to be up and rocking again as soon as possible.
According to reports, Thangalaan will be unveiled at a festival in 2024. According to insiders, filmmaker Pa Ranjith intends to exhibit the period action drama at prominent film festivals across the world before it is released theatrically. There are a few more scheduled to go before the film is finished.
Thangalaan has noteworthy performances by Pasupathy, Parvathy, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone, Harikrishnan, and others. The film, which is set in the pre-independence era, is based on genuine happenings involving Tamil laborers who worked at the Kolar Gold Field.
The story of the film is based on true events that occurred in the Kolar Gold Factory in Karnataka. The plot revolves around the people who worked at the KGF during British rule. According to reports, filmmaker Pa Ranjith worked on the film’s premise and script for over four years before polishing it.
The female lead of ‘Thangalaan’ has been cast as Parvathi Thiruvothu. Apart from simply playing the female lead’s love interest, the character is well-portrayed in the film. Director Pa Ranjith has always given his female leads powerful and fearless portrayals, and it is predicted that being a period piece, ‘Thangalaan’ would place a greater emphasis on the lead women role.
Thangalaan is one of the year’s most anticipated films. The producers have revealed several sneak peeks that have sparked widespread interest among fans. Pa Ranjith is noted for crafting films that are true to life, with tales that delve into issues like as caste, creed, socioeconomic position, government, and much more. Thangalaan appears to have changed dramatically, and it is safe to assume that something significant has occurred.
Thangalaan will be released in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, and Bengali. The female principal characters in Thangalaan are Parvathy and Malavika Mohanan. Daniel Caltagirone, a Hollywood artist, has been cast in a key part in the film. Pasupathy, Hari Krishnan Anbudurai, Preethi Karan, Muthukumar, and many other well-known actors are included in the cast.
Kennedy John Victor or Chiyaan Vikram, born on April 17, 1966, is an Indian actor and playback singer who mostly works in Tamil cinema but has also appeared in Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films. He is one of Tamil cinema’s most awarded actors, having received seven Filmfare Awards South, a National Film Award, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
Among his other awards are the Kalaimamani Award from the Tamil Nadu government in 2004 and an honorary doctorate from the Popular University of Milan in May 2011. Vikram was included to the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list in 2016 and 2018, based on the earnings of Indian celebrities.
Vikram attended Montfort School in Yercaud for his schooling. He received his bachelor’s degree in English from Loyola College in Chennai. The talented actor began his career by appearing in television ads. He was a well-known face in the industry while pursuing his MBA.
This gave him a modest start in the film industry. He made his successful debut in the film ‘En Kadhal Kanmani’. He went on to star in a number of films that gained critical praise. He rose to prominence after playing a difficult part in his film ‘Sethu’. Following that, he appeared in a number of Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films.
Chiyaan Vikram is 57 now, born on April 17, 1966, is an Indian actor and playback singer who mostly works in Tamil cinema but has also appeared in Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films. He is one of Tamil cinema’s most awarded actors, having received seven Filmfare Awards South, a National Film Award, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
Some of the south Indian films in which Vikram showcased his outstanding performance are ‘En Kadhal Kanmani’, ‘Kaaval Geetham’, ‘Meera’, ‘Dhruvam’, ‘Mafia’, ‘Sainyam’, ‘Street’, ‘Pudhiya Mannargal’, ‘Adalla Majaka’, ‘Mayoora Nritham’, ‘Akka Bagunnava’, ‘Indraprastham’, ‘Ullaasam’, ‘Kangalin Vaarthaigal’, ‘Sethu’, ‘Vinnukum Mannukum’, ‘Saamy’, ‘Pithamagan’, ‘Anniyan’, ‘Raavanan’, ‘Deiva Thirumagal’ and many more.
He has two successful films in Hindi, ‘Aparichit’ and ‘Raavana’. Vikram is now working on Tamil productions. He was last seen in Bijoy Nambiar’s Hindi film ‘David,’ which also starred Neil Nitin Mukesh and Vinay Virmani. The film was favorably appreciated, and Vikram’s performance was praised. His “I” is one of my Favourite Movies and it got an Awesome & Unbelievable Response from the Audience.
| Sr. No. | Movie Name | Release Date |
| 1 | En Kadhal Kanmani | 17-Oct-90 |
| 2 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai | 1991 |
| 3 | Kaaval Geetham | 14-Feb-92 |
| 4 | Meera | 18-Dec-92 |
| 5 | Dhruvam | 27-Jan-93 |
| 6 | Chirunavvula Varamistava | 22-Oct-93 |
| 7 | Mafia | 12-Nov-93 |
| 8 | Sainyam | 25-Feb-94 |
| 9 | Bangaru Kutumbam | 1994 |
| 10 | Pudhiya Mannargal | 09-Dec-94 |
| 11 | Street | 13-Jan-95 |
| 12 | Adalla Majaka | 1995 |
| 13 | Ooha | 12-Jan-96 |
| 14 | Mayoora Nritham | 26-Jan-96 |
| 15 | Akka Bagunnava | 31-May-96 |
| 16 | Indraprastham | 23-Aug-96 |
| 17 | Merupu | 1996 |
| 18 | Rajaputhran | 11-Oct-96 |
| 19 | Itha Oru Snehagatha | 18-Jan-97 |
| 20 | Ullaasam | 23-May-97 |
| 21 | Kurralla Rajyam | 28-Nov-97 |
| 22 | Kangalin Vaarthaigal | 06-Mar-98 |
| 23 | Housefull | 15-Jan-99 |
| 24 | Sethu | 10-Dec-99 |
| 25 | Red Indians | 05-May-00 |
| 26 | Indriyam | 08-Sep-00 |
| 27 | 9 Nelalu | 11-Jan-01 |
| 28 | Youth | 09-Mar-01 |
| 29 | Vinnukum Mannukum | 30-Mar-01 |
| 30 | Dhill | 13-Jul-01 |
| 31 | Kasi | 14-Nov-01 |
| 32 | Gemini | 12-Apr-02 |
| 33 | Samurai | 12-Jul-02 |
| 34 | King | 06-Sep-02 |
| 35 | Dhool | 10-Jan-03 |
| 36 | Kadhal Sadugudu | 11-Apr-03 |
| 37 | Saamy | 01-May-03 |
| 38 | Pithamagan | 24-Oct-03 |
| 39 | Arul | 01-May-04 |
| 40 | Anniyan | 17-Jun-05 |
| 41 | Majaa | 02-Nov-05 |
| 42 | Bheemaa | 14-Jan-08 |
| 43 | Kanthaswamy | 21-Aug-09 |
| 44 | Raavanan | 18-Jun-10 |
| 45 | Raavan | 18-Jun-10 |
| 46 | Deiva Thirumagal | 15-Jul-11 |
| 47 | Rajapattai | 23-Dec-11 |
| 48 | Thaandavam | 28-Sep-12 |
| 49 | David (Hindi) | 01-Feb-13 |
| David (Tamil) | ||
| 50 | I | 14-Jan-15 |
| 51 | 10 Endrathukulla | 21-Oct-15 |
| 52 | Iru Mugan | 08-Sep-16 |
| 53 | Sketch | 12-Jan-18 |
| 54 | Ponniyin Selvan – Part I | 30-Sep-22 |
| 55 | Ponniyin Selvan – Part II | 28-Apr-23 |
Shailaja Balakrishnan is a well-known psychology professor and the celebrity wife of actor Kennedy John Victor, more commonly recognised as Vikram, an Indian actor, and playback singer who primarily appears in Tamil films but has also appeared in Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi films. In the year 1992, Vikram married Shailaja Balakrishnan.
Shailaja initially met Vikram in the 1980s while he was on crutches because of medical conditions. He was hospitalised after hurting his leg in the collision. As a psychology instructor, she visited Vikram, who was completely bedridden, several times for moral support. During this time, they developed a close relationship and began to enjoy each other’s company.
Vikram and Shailaja fell in love as a result of it. They agreed to marry in 1992, and their wedding went place. The pair married discreetly in Chennai’s Loyola College Church.
The couple has two children: Akshita, born in 1993, and Dhruv, born in 1995. His son, Dhruv Vikram, made his Tamil cinema debut in Arjun Reddy’s remake, directed by Sandeep Reddy and named ‘Vaarma’ in Tamil.
The film received mixed reviews, but Dhruv showed to be a capable performer capable of filling his father’s shoes. On October 30, 2017, his daughter, Akshita, married Manu Ranjith, the great-grandson of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, at Karunanidhi’s house in Chennai.
