Chiyaan Vikram, who has been garnering praise for his role in Thangalaan, revealed that he has been in talks with director SS Rajamouli about a potential project. Speaking alongside director Pa Ranjith and actress Parvathy Thiruvothu, Vikram addressed the speculation surrounding their collaboration.
In a recent conversation with Pinkvilla, Vikram discussed the ongoing speculation about collaborating with director SS Rajamouli. He confirmed that he and Rajamouli have had multiple discussions about a potential project, though he suggested it might not materialise immediately. Vikram praised Rajamouli as one of India's most outstanding and influential directors, adding, "We are simply waiting for the right script to come along."
Chiyaan Vikram and SS Rajamouli have been rumored to be collaborating on a film on various occasions. Recent speculations suggested that Vikram might collaborate with renowned director SS Rajamouli on his upcoming film with Mahesh Babu, tentatively titled SSMB29. However, these remain unconfirmed speculations with no official confirmation from either party.
About Thangalaan
Vikram's latest film, Thangalaan, directed by Pa Ranjith, is currently in theaters. Set during the British Raj, the movie follows a tribal leader's quest to assist a general in locating and extracting gold, only to confront the wrath of a mysterious sorceress along the way.
Produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja under Studio Green and Neelam Productions, the film stars Vikram in five distinct roles alongside Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone, Pasupathy, Hari Krishnan, Arjun Anbudan, Krish Hassan, and Preeti Karan. The film features a soundtrack by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography by A. Kishor Kumar, and editing by Selva RK.
Released worldwide on August 15, 2024, to coincide with India's Independence Day, Thangalaan was available in standard, 3D, and EPIQ formats. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the lead cast—particularly Vikram, Malavika Mohanan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Daniel Caltagirone—and GV Prakash Kumar's background score. However, it faced criticism for its CGI, VFX, and aspects of Ranjith's screenplay and direction.
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