Chiyaan Vikram's Thangalaan Now Streaming on Netflix

Thangalaan, directed by Pa. Ranjith and starring Chiyaan Vikram, has finally released on Netflix after a 17-week wait

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The film, which hit theaters on August 15, 2024, is now available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam

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Despite legal challenges and mixed reviews, the film has garnered a strong fan following

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The plot revolves around a tribal leader's quest for gold during the British Raj

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Vikram's performance has been praised as one of the most physically and emotionally challenging of his career

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The film faced a legal petition claiming it portrayed Buddhism reverently while depicting Vaishnavism humorously

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The Madras High Court dismissed the petition, allowing the film's OTT release

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Vikram has announced plans for a sequel, Thangalaan 2, due to the film's popularity

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