Parvathy Thiruvothu interview: on ‘Thangalaan’, awards and portraying Gangamma

After a lull, Parvathy Thiruvothu is ruling the screen with three back-to-back releases, Ullozhukku, ‘Kazhcha’ in Manorathangal and Thangalaan. Recently, she won Best Performance (Female) at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for bringing alive Anju in Christo Tomy’s Ullozhukku. Speaking to The Hindu from Melbourne, Parvathy that says every award that she wins for…

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‘Thangalaan’ movie review: An ambitious Pa. Ranjith and regal Vikram aim for gold, but settle for less

In one of Thangalaan’s more memorable stretches, the titular hero, who was previously seen only draped in a loincloth, comes on horseback with a gun, wearing a shirt, trousers and even suspenders, to return the amount he owes a desirous landlord, and save his family from slavery. Apart from arguably being the best scene in…

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Why Pa. Ranjith’s ‘Thangalaan’ is about rewriting and reclaiming Dalit history

The assertive and outspoken filmmaker Pa. Ranjith’s latest, Thangalaan, is one of the most awaited films; not just because it features a galaxy of stars including Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Daniel Caltagirone, Malavika Mohanan and others, but also because the film is based on the often-unheard and unexplored history of how the Dalits of Tamil Nadu…

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Thangalaan Release Date: Vikram’s much-anticipated film with Pa Ranjith has a release date

Vikram in a still from ‘Thangalaan’ | Photo Credit: Junglee Music Tamil/YouTube Here it is! Vikram’s much-anticipated film with Pa Ranjith, Thangalaan, finally has a release date. On Friday, Ranjith took to his social media handles to announce that the film will release in theatres on August 15. This comes days after the makers released…

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