Thangalaan, starring Chiyaan Vikram, premiered globally on August 15 and grossed Rs 68 crore in its opening four-day weekend. The film has maintained strong weekday numbers and surpassed Rs 75 crore in six days. Directed by Pa Ranjith, it explores the Kolar Gold Fields’ pre-Independence history, with a commendable background score by GV Prakash Kumar enhancing Vikram’s performance.