{{Short description|2024 Tamil film by S.P. Shakthivel}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2026}} {{Infobox film | image = Alangu poster.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = S. P. Shakthivel | writer = S. P. Shakthivel | producer = {{ubl |D Sabareesh |S.A. Sangamithra}} | starring = {{Plain list| * Gunanidhi * Chemban Vinod * Kaali Venkat * Appani Sarath }} | cinematography = S. Pandikumar | editing = San Lokesh | music = Ajesh | studio = {{ubl| DG Film Company| Magnas Productions}} | distributor = Sakthi Film Factory | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|12|27}} | country = India | language = Tamil<br />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 Chemban Vinod, Gunanidhi and Kaali Venkat in the lead roles, alongside Appani Sarath, Sreerekha and others in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 December 2024 |title=ചെമ്പൻ വിനോദും അപ്പാനി ശരത്തും ശ്രീരേഖയും; 'അലങ്' റിലീസ് തിയതി |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/alangu-movie-starring-chemban-vinod-appani-sarath-and-sreerekha-mm-702721.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228090051/https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/alangu-movie-starring-chemban-vinod-appani-sarath-and-sreerekha-mm-702721.html |archive-date=28 December 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=News18 |language=ml}}</ref> Set in the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border, the film contains both Tamil and Malayalam dialogues.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=13 November 2024 |title=We adopted and trained stray dogs to act in our action thriller 'Alangu': SP Shakthivel |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/we-adopted-and-trained-stray-dogs-to-act-in-our-action-thriller-alangu-sp-shakthivel/articleshow/115243546.cms |access-date=10 December 2024 |work=The Times of India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251224002045/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/we-adopted-and-trained-stray-dogs-to-act-in-our-action-thriller-alangu-sp-shakthivel/articleshow/115243546.cms|archive-date=24 December 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>
''Alangu'' released in theatres on 27 December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=11 December 2024 |title=Alangu Trailer: Story of labourers caught in inter-state strife |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/11/alangu-trailer-story-of-labourers-caught-in-inter-state-strife |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228090112/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/11/alangu-trailer-story-of-labourers-caught-in-inter-state-strife |archive-date=28 December 2024 |access-date=11 December 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
== 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 * Kaali Venkat 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 ''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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewan |first=Aswin |date=30 August 2023 |title=Chemban Vinod Jose's new Tamil film titled 'Alangu' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/Aug/30/chemban-vinod-joses-new-tamil-film-titled-alangu-2609790.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210054932/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/Aug/30/chemban-vinod-joses-new-tamil-film-titled-alangu-2609790.html |archive-date=10 December 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 November 2023 |title=Team Alangu releases new poster for Kaali Venkat's birthday |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Nov/16/team-alangu-releases-new-poster-for-kaali-venkats-birthday-49619.html |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250812004052/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Nov/16/team-alangu-releases-new-poster-for-kaali-venkats-birthday-49619.html|archive-date=12 August 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> The film is produced by D Sabareesh and politician Anbumani Ramadoss's daughter S.A. Sangamithra<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 October 2024 |title='அலங்கு' படத்தை தயாரிக்கும் அன்புமணி மகள் சங்கமித்ரா! |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/1327531-politician-anbumani-ramadoss-daughter-sangamithra-turns-producer-with-alangu.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210054920/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/1327531-politician-anbumani-ramadoss-daughter-sangamithra-turns-producer-with-alangu.html |archive-date=10 December 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=ta}}</ref> under their DG Film Company and Magnas Productions respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 October 2024 |title=அடர் வனப்பகுதிகளில் படமான 'அலங்கு' |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/1326511-alangu-movie-shot-in-dense-forest-areas.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210055006/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/1326511-alangu-movie-shot-in-dense-forest-areas.html |archive-date=10 December 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=ta}}</ref> The technical crew consists of cinematographer S.Pandikumar, editor San Lokesh and music composer Ajesh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=9 December 2024 |title=Rajinikanth to launch Alangu trailer on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/09/rajinikanth-to-launch-alangu-trailer-on-this-date |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210032755/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/09/rajinikanth-to-launch-alangu-trailer-on-this-date |archive-date=10 December 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
=== Filming === Several stray dogs were adopted and trained for the film.<ref name=:0 /> Principal photography took place in the forest locations of Attappadi, Idukki, Anaikatti, Kambam, and Theni in a single schedule for 52 days.<ref name="News18October2024">{{Cite web |date=18 October 2024 |title=Politician Anbumani Ramadoss' Daughter Sangamithra Turns Producer With Alangu |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/politician-anbumani-ramadoss-daughter-sangamithra-turns-producer-with-alangu-9090559.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210055303/https://www.news18.com/movies/politician-anbumani-ramadoss-daughter-sangamithra-turns-producer-with-alangu-9090559.html |archive-date=10 December 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
=== Post-production === The dubbing process was completed by the end of December 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2024 |title=Dubbing completed for Alangu |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/01/dubbing-completed-for-alangu-50848.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210055349/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/01/dubbing-completed-for-alangu-50848.html |archive-date=10 December 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> and post-production wrapped in 2023.<ref name="News18October2024" />
== Music == {{Infobox album | name = Alangu | type = soundtrack | artist = Ajesh | released = {{Start date|2024|11|08}} | genre = Feature film soundtrack | length = {{Duration|m=16|s=00}} | language = Tamil | label = Sony Music South | producer = Ajesh | misc = {{Singles |single1 = Kaaliyamma |single1date = 19 January 2024 |single2 = Kongu Song |single2date = 17 July 2024 }} }} The soundtrack is composed by Ajesh.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 January 2024 |title=First single Kaaliyamma from Alangu to be out on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/18/first-single-kaaliyamma-from-alangu-to-be-out-on-this-date-51338.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210051946/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/18/first-single-kaaliyamma-from-alangu-to-be-out-on-this-date-51338.html |archive-date=10 December 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The first single "Kaaliyamma" released on 19 January 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 January 2024 |title=Kaaliyamma song from Alangu is out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/19/kaaliyamma-song-from-alangu-is-out-51380.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828141042/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/19/kaaliyamma-song-from-alangu-is-out-51380.html |archive-date=28 August 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The second single "Kongu Song" released on 17 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 July 2024 |title='Kongu Song' from Alangu out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/18/kongu-song-from-alangu-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718060126/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/18/kongu-song-from-alangu-out |archive-date=18 July 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> {{Track listing | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = 16:00 | title1 = Kaaliyamma | length1 = 3:23 | lyrics1 = Mohan Rajan | extra1 = Sathyaprakash | title2 = Puli Yaaru Nari Yaaru | length2 = 4:09 | lyrics2 = Vishnu Edavan, Fejo | extra2 = Anthony Daasan, Fejo | title3 = Kongu Song | length3 = 3:33 | lyrics3 = Kavin | extra3 = Kidakuzhi Mariyammal | title4 = Appavin Thaalaatu | length4 = 3:18 | lyrics4 = Mohan Rajan | extra4 = Ajesh | title5 = Senguruvi | length5 = 1:37 | lyrics5 = Kavin | extra5 = Shamala Devi, Akshaya Shivkumar, Sharath Matthew, Dinesh Pandi }}
== Release ==
=== Theatrical === ''Alangu'' released in theatres on 27 December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullappilly |first=Sreejith |date=2 December 2024 |title=Kaali Venkat-Chemban Vinod's Alangu gets release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/02/kaali-venkat-chemban-vinods-alangu-gets-release-date |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204014640/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/02/kaali-venkat-chemban-vinods-alangu-gets-release-date |archive-date=4 December 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
=== Home media === The film began streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 17 January 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 January 2025 |title=Alangu premieres on OTT |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/ott/news/2025/Jan/17/alangu-premieres-on-ott |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117142122/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/ott/news/2025/Jan/17/alangu-premieres-on-ott |archive-date=17 January 2025 |access-date=17 January 2025 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
== 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."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Alangu Movie Review : Impressive filmmaking elevates an okayish script |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/alangu/movie-review/116671029.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227034410/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/alangu/movie-review/116671029.cms |archive-date=27 December 2024 |access-date=27 December 2024 |work=The Times of India |last=Menon|first=Thinkal|date=26 December 2024}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullappilly |first=Sreejith |date=26 December 2024 |title=Alangu Movie Review: A straightforward yet engaging tale of violence and retribution |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2024/Dec/26/alangu-movie-review-a-straightforward-yet-engaging-tale-of-violence-and-retribution |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227034410/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2024/Dec/26/alangu-movie-review-a-straightforward-yet-engaging-tale-of-violence-and-retribution |archive-date=27 December 2024 |access-date=27 December 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
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