Alangu

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Alangu
Alangu poster.jpg
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 by Ajesh
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. 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. [1] Set in the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border, the film contains both Tamil and Malayalam dialogues. [2]

Contents

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

Premise

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

Production

Development

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

Several stray dogs were adopted and trained from the film. [2] 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

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

Music

Alangu
Soundtrack album by
Ajesh
ReleasedNovember 8, 2024 (2024-11-08)
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length16:00
LanguageTamil
Label Sony Music South
Producer Ajesh
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 Rajan Sathyaprakash3:23
2."Puli Yaaru Nari Yaaru"Vishnu Edavan, Fejo Anthony Daasan, Fejo 4:09
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

Theatrical

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

Reception

Critical response

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]

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  17. ↑ "Alangu Movie Review : Impressive filmmaking elevates an okayish script". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 27 December 2024.Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg
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