– Thangalaan is a historical drama set during the British rule in the late 1800s
– The film revolves around the Kolar Gold Fields and the struggles of the tribals working there
– Thangalaan, played by Vikram, takes up an offer from Britisher Clement to mine gold
– The film is a visual extravaganza with raw and rustic characters and settings
– The slow pacing in the first half and meandering second half are drawbacks
– Vikram delivers a standout performance as Thangalaan, with excellent support from Parvathy and Pasupathy
– Director Pa Ranjith explores themes of social justice and caste oppression as in his previous films
– Thangalaan may not be perfect, but it’s a memorable film with excellent performances