Thandakaaranyam movie 2025: Led by VR Dinesh and Kalaiyarasan, the film is helmed by Athiyan Athirai

Thandakaaranyam is an upcoming Tamil film starring VR Dinesh and Kalaiyarasan in the lead roles. It marks the second directorial of Athiyan Athirai after Irandam Ulaga Porin Kadaisi Gun. Let’s take a look at the film, from its plot to censor rating, to know everything about it.
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Thandakaaranyam is set to release in theatres on September 19, alongside Kavin’s romantic drama Kiss and political thriller Shakthi Thirumagan.
Kalaiyarasan and VR Dinesh lead Thandakaaranyam cast. There are also Riythvika, Vinsu Sam, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Muthukumar, Arul Dass, Saranya Ravichandran, and Bala Saravanan who appear in important supporting roles in the film.
Thandakaaranyam is written and directed by Athiyan Athirai who earlier made Irandam Ulaga Porin Kadaisi Gundu. Backed by director Pa Ranjith, Thandakaaranyam has music scored by Justin Prabhakaran, with Pratheep Kaliraja cranking the camera. Selva RK is the editor of the film, and T Ramalingam is the art director.
Thandakaaranyam revolves around the lives of the indigenous communities who live in forests, and how they often face the brunt of oppression from the officials and government. When a young man aspiring to be part of the uniformed services get into it, he realises that the officials are scheming a larger scandal.
The trailer begins makes it clear that the film will talk about the forest folks and how they are oppressed in their own land by higher officials. Kalaiyarasan plays the role of a man employed in military services, but his life is no lesser. Thandakaaranyam trailer shows the pain of people whose power is taken away from them, and what happens when a man is employed from there. Filled with rage, pain, and social commentary on those in power, the film is expected to come with a strong message.
Thandakaaranyam has been censored U/A and has a runtime of two hours and 10 minutes.
The OTT partner of Thandakaaranyam has not yet been revealed by the makers so far.
Q. What is the next film of Attakathi Dinesh?
A. Attakathi Dinesh's next film is Thandakaaranyam, to release on September 19.
Q. Who is the music director of Thandakaaranyam?
A. Justin Prabhakaran is composing the music for Thandakaaranyam.
Q. What is Thandakaaranyam release date?
A. Thandakaaranyam releases on September 19.
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