Chiyaan61: It's finally here! Chiyaan Vikram's next with Pa Ranjith is Thangalaan

The much-awaited title of Chiyaan Vikram's next with Pa Ranjith is finally here. The film has been titled Thangalaan. Until now it was being referred to as Chiyaan61. The team released the title announcement video in which Vikram is seen as one of the people working in the Kolar Gold Field. The actor, who looks fit as a fiddle, is seen sporting long hair for his character and wearing a nose ring. He also comes across a serious person who is ready to take on his nemesis. The video also gives a fleeting glimpse of Malavika Mohanan and Parvathy Thiruvothu, who will be playing the leading ladies in the film. We also see Pasupathy sporting a naamam on his forehead and the presence of the British.

Taking to his social media handle, Pa Ranjith wrote, "#Chiyaan61 is the journey of #THANGALAAN'S pursuit of Happiness!

Chiyaan Vikram, who plays the titular character too, wrote, "What better way to  wish you a ‘Happy Deepavali’ than this!! May this lil peek into the world of #THANGALAAN light up your day.

Last evening, Chiyaan Vikram had dropped a glimpse of his character on his social media handle. In the picture shared by the actor, Chiyaan Vikram is seen facing away from the camera along with a donkey in the backdrop. The picture had sent ripples across social media.

The shoot for Thangalaan began recently with a look test. The film is set in the pre-independence era in the Kolar Gold Field and is said to be revolve around the discrimination meted out against a marginalised community there.

Ranjith had earlier stated the film is an attempt to earn the respect of a community that has been yearning for the same for ages. Ranjith had also revealed that Vikram will have a never-before-seen avatar. With the glimpse of Malavika Mohanan and Parvathy, the leading ladies have been officially announced.

Chiyaan61 is being made on a grand budget and is bankrolled by KE Gnanavel Raja. The film is said to be a pan-India project, which is likely to be released in multiple languages.