''Alangu'' is a 2024 Indian

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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 Chemban Vinod, Gunanidhi and

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in the lead roles, alongside Appani Sarath, Sreerekha and others in supporting roles. Set in the

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border, the film contains both

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and

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dialogues. ''Alangu'' released in theatres on 27 December 2024.

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.

Cast

* Gunanidhi as Dharma * Chemban Vinod as Augustine *

as Malayan * Appani Sarath as Philip * Sreerekha * Kotravai * Regin Rose * Shanmugam Muthusamy * Master Ajay * Idhayakumar

Production

Development

In late August 2023, writer-director S.P. Shakthivel who is known for ''

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'' (2015) and ''

Payanigal Gavanikkavum ''Payanigal Gavanikkavum'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by S. P. Shakthivel and produced by All In Pictures. The film stars Vidharth and Karunakaran with a supporting cast including Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, ...

'' (2022) was announced to helm his next project titled ''Alangu'' referring to King Raja Raja Chozha's war dog troops. The film stars newcomer Gunanidhi,

and Chemban Vinod in the lead roles, alongside Appani Sarath, Sreerekhaa, Kotravai,Regin Rose, Shanmugam Muthusamy, Master Ajay, Idhayakumar and others in supporting roles. The film is produced by D Sabareesh and politician Anbumani Ramadoss's daughter S.A. Sangamithra under their DG Film Company and Magnas Productions respectively. The technical crew consists of cinematographer S.Pandikumar, editor San Lokesh and music composer Ajesh.

Filming

Several stray dogs were adopted and trained from the film.

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took place in the forest locations of

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, Anaikatti,

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, and

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in a single schedule for 52 days.

Post-production

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

Music

The soundtrack is composed by Ajesh. The first single "Kaaliyamma" released on 19 January 2024. The second single "Kongu Song" released on 17 July 2024.

Release

Theatrical

Release

''Alangu'' released in theatres on 27 December 2024.

Home media

The film began streaming on

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from 17 January 2025.

Reception

Critical response

Thinkal Menon of ''

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'' 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." Sreejith Mullappilly of ''

Cinema Express ''Cinema Express'' was an Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language entertainment fortnightly magazine published from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was a part of The New Indian Express, The New Indian Express Group, which also publishes ''Samakalika Mal ...

'' 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."

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 2020s Indian films 2020s Malayalam-language films 2020s Tamil-language films 2024 action thriller films 2024 films 2024 multilingual films Films about dogs Films set in Kerala Films set in Tamil Nadu Films shot in Coimbatore Films shot in Idukki Films shot in Palakkad Films shot in Theni Indian action thriller films Indian films based on actual events Indian multilingual films Tamil-language action thriller films Tamil-language Indian films