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Alangu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byS. P. Shakthivel
Written byS. P. Shakthivel
Produced by
  • D Sabareesh
  • S.A. Sangamithra
Starring
CinematographyS. Pandikumar
Edited bySan Lokesh
Music byAjesh
Production
companies
  • DG Film Company
  • Magnas Productions
Distributed bySakthi Film Factory
Release date
  • 27 December 2024 (2024-12-27)
CountryIndia
LanguagesTamil
Malayalam

Alangu is a 2024 Indian action thriller film written and directed by S.P. Shakthivel and shot simultaneously in Tamil and Malayalam.[1] The film is produced by D Sabareesh and S.A. Sangamithra under DG Film Company in association with Magnas Productions. The film stars Gunanidhi, Kaali Venkat and Chemban Vinod in the lead roles, alongside Appani Sarath, Sreerekha and others in supporting roles.[2]

Alangu released in theatres on 27 December 2024.[3]

Premise

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The film revolves around the real life events across the borders of Tamil Nadu and Kerala and also the conflict between Malayali political groups and Tamil tribal youths.[4]

Cast

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Production

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Development

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In late August 2023, writer-director S.P. Shakthivel who is known for Urumeen (2015) and Payanigal Gavanikkavum (2022) was announced to helm his next project titled Alangu referring to King Raja Raja Chozha's war dog troops.[5] The film stars newcomer Gunanidhi, Kaali Venkat and Chemban Vinod in the lead roles, alongside Appani Sarath, Sreerekhaa, Kotravai,Regin Rose, Shanmugam Muthusamy, Master Ajay, Idhayakumar and others in supporting roles.[6] The film is produced by D Sabareesh and politician Anbumani Ramadoss's daughter S.A. Sangamithra[7] under their DG Film Company and Magnas Productions respectively.[8] The technical crew consists of cinematographer S.Pandikumar, editor San Lokesh and music composer Ajesh.[9]

Filming

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Principal photography took place in the forest locations of Attappadi, Idukki, Anaikatti, Kambam, and Theni in a single schedule for 52 days.[10]

Post-production

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The dubbing process was completed by the end of December 2023,[11] and post-production wrapped in 2023.[10]

Music

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Alangu
Soundtrack album by
Ajesh
ReleasedNovember 8, 2024 (2024-11-08)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length16:00
LanguageTamil
LabelSony Music South
ProducerAjesh
Singles from Alangu
  1. "Kaaliyamma"
    Released: 19 January 2024
  2. "Kongu Song"
    Released: 17 July 2024

The soundtrack is composed by Ajesh.[12][13] The first single "Kaaliyamma" released on 19 January 2024.[14] The second single "Kongu Song" released on 17 July 2024.[15]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kaaliyamma"Mohan RajanSathyaprakash3:23
2."Puli Yaaru Nari Yaaru"Vishnu Edavan, FejoAnthony Daasan, Fejo4:09
3."Kongu Song"KavinKidakuzhi Mariyammal3:33
4."Appavin Thaalaatu"Mohan RajanAjesh3:18
5."Senguruvi"KavinShamala Devi, Akshaya Shivkumar, Sharath Matthew, Dinesh Pandi1:37
Total length:16:00

Release

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Theatrical

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Alangu released in theatres on 27 December 2024.[16]

Reception

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Critical response

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Thinkal Menon of The Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote "SP Shakthivel's revenge drama is an example of impressive making elevating an okayish screenplay. He manages to set up a convincing universe in the first few sequences, leaving the audience intrigued."[17] Sreejith Mullappilly of Cinema Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "After all, there are some stories about man and his best friend that tug at our heartstrings with their simple premise itself, even if the novelty is more in the performances. Warts and all, Alangu is one such film."[18]

References

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  1. ^ "We adopted and trained stray dogs to act in our action thriller 'Alangu': SP Shakthivel". The Times of India. 13 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  2. ^ "ചെമ്പൻ വിനോദും അപ്പാനി ശരത്തും ശ്രീരേഖയും; 'അലങ്' റിലീസ് തിയതി". News18 മലയാളം (in Malayalam). 2 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  3. ^ Kumar, Akshay (11 December 2024). "Alangu Trailer: Story of labourers caught in inter-state strife". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Kaali Venkat's Alangu Gets A Release Date". Times Now. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  5. ^ Dewan, Aswin (30 August 2023). "Chemban Vinod Jose's new Tamil film titled 'Alangu'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  6. ^ Features, C. E. (16 November 2023). "Team Alangu releases new poster for Kaali Venkat's birthday". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  7. ^ "'அலங்கு' படத்தை தயாரிக்கும் அன்புமணி மகள் சங்கமித்ரா!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 18 October 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  8. ^ "அடர் வனப்பகுதிகளில் படமான 'அலங்கு'". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 16 October 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  9. ^ Kumar, Akshay (9 December 2024). "Rajinikanth to launch Alangu trailer on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Politician Anbumani Ramadoss' Daughter Sangamithra Turns Producer With Alangu". News18. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  11. ^ Features, C. E. (1 January 2024). "Dubbing completed for Alangu". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  12. ^ Features, C. E. (18 January 2024). "First single Kaaliyamma from Alangu to be out on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Kongu | Song - Alangu (Lyrical)". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 July 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  14. ^ Features, C. E. (19 January 2024). "Kaaliyamma song from Alangu is out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  15. ^ Features, C. E. (18 July 2024). "'Kongu Song' from Alangu out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 18 July 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  16. ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (2 December 2024). "Kaali Venkat-Chemban Vinod's Alangu gets release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  17. ^ "Alangu Movie Review : Impressive filmmaking elevates an okayish script". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  18. ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (26 December 2024). "Alangu Movie Review: A straightforward yet engaging tale of violence and retribution". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
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