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

[ad_1] 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…

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

[ad_1] 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…

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