Thangalaan

"THANGALAAN works due to its theme and Pa Ranjith's execution"

"Pa Ranjith conjures up a familiar world with familiar beats but gives it a neo-magical touch that reimagines the plight of the oppressed by giving their thoughts a platform, and meaning to their suffering. Thangalaan is that kind of film that could have done with more breathing space, and a more expansive, even briefly expository, narrative."

"Thangalaan has quite a few momentous segments fuelled by Ranjith's unapologetically pertinent politics and fantastic performances. But whether they come together cohesively is a different question; the shimmer dims every now and then. The writing also lacks depth and gives very little space for us to establish an emotional connection."