
Studio Green, the production house, has announced the release of two highly anticipated tamil films, "Thangalan" and "Kanguva," in April. This move has surprised many as it involves releasing two significant films with popular tamil superstars simultaneously in the same season. The decision to release these films without a considerable gap has sparked various analyses within the industry.
"Thangalan," directed by Pa Ranjith and featuring Chiyan vikram in the lead, is a period drama set between the 1870s and 1940s, depicting events in the historical backdrop of Kolar gold Fields. The teaser of the film, showcasing vikram in a rugged tribal leader role, has generated significant buzz on social media. Originally slated for a january 26 release, the film's date was later shifted to april 2024.
Simultaneously, "Kanguva," directed by hari and starring surya in a dual role, presents an experimental narrative set in the past, future, and present times. Studio Green is producing the film without compromising on scale and investment. The decision to release both these films featuring tamil cinema heavyweights in the same month has raised eyebrows and triggered discussions about the potential implications on theater occupancy and audience engagement.
This move adds an element of competition between two major releases under the same production banner, making april an exciting month for tamil cinema enthusiasts.