'Thangalaan' team discusses the challenges, triumphs of bringing historical epic to silver screen
Aug 26, 2024
Mumbai, August 25 (ANI): The team behind the much-talked-about film 'Thangalaan'--director Pa Ranjith, actor Chiyaan Vikram, actress Malavika Mohanan, and music director GV Prakash Kumar--discussed the intricate process and their individual experiences in bringing this historical epic to life. In an interview with ANI, director Pa Ranjith shared his insights into the development of 'Thangalaan', which was released on August 15 in South cinemas and is set to premiere in Hindi on August 30. "The KGF land... it is not just ordinary land. The land has a lot of mythological and historical significance…when I started delving into the history and folklore of the region, I discovered a treasure trove of stories about the people who lived there, their struggles, and their beliefs. It was clear that this was not just a story about gold; it was about a land steeped in mythological and historical significance," Ranjith said. Actor Chiyaan Vikram also expressed his enthusiasm for the project. "For me, it was already exciting because it's Ranjith, and I wanted to work with him very badly. We've been planning this for some time. But then he started describing the project, and by the time he finished, I was so excited that I said, 'Yeah, let's do it.' It felt like something really fantastic for my long journey in cinema. I thought this would definitely be the best film so far." Actress Malavika Mohanan, who played Aarti in the film, discussed the demanding nature of her role. "I think the most challenging part of this film for me was that every aspect of the character I'm playing, Aarti, was hard and challenging." Keywords: 'Thangalaan' team discusses the challenges, triumphs of bringing historical epic to silver screen Mumbai, August 25 (ANI): The team behind the much-talked-about film 'Thangalaan'--director Pa Ranjith, actor Chiyaan Vikram, actress Malavika Mohanan, and music director GV Prakash Kumar--discussed the intricate process and their individual experiences in bringing this historical epic to life. In an interview with ANI, director Pa Ranjith shared his insights into the development of 'Thangalaan', which was released on August 15 in South cinemas and is set to premiere in Hindi on August 30. "The KGF land... it is not just ordinary land. The land has a lot of mythological and historical significance…when I started delving into the history and folklore of the region, I discovered a treasure trove of stories about the people who lived there, their struggles, and their beliefs. It was clear that this was not just a story about gold; it was about a land steeped in mythological and historical significance," Ranjith said. Actor Chiyaan Vikram also expressed his enthusiasm for the project. "For me, it was already exciting because it's Ranjith, and I wanted to work with him very badly. We've been planning this for some time. But then he started describing the project, and by the time he finished, I was so excited that I said, 'Yeah, let's do it.' It felt like something really fantastic for my long journey in cinema. I thought this would definitely be the best film so far." Actress Malavika Mohanan, who played Aarti in the film, discussed the demanding nature of her role. "I think the most challenging part of this film for me was that every aspect of the character I'm playing, Aarti, was hard and challenging."
