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{{short description|Indian web series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox television
| genre = {{plainlist |
* [[Crime thriller]]
}}
| director = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
| writer = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
| music = [[Ajesh]]
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| location =
| cinematography = Dinesh P
| network = [[Zee5]]
| editor = Ganesh Siva
| company = [[Escape Artists Motion Pictures|Escape Artists]]
| executive_producer =
| producer = P. Madan
| image = Vilangu_web_series_poster.jpg
| image_alt =
| caption = Official poster
| starring = {{plainlist |
* [[Vemal]]
* [[Ineya]]
* [[Bala Saravanan]]
* [[Munishkanth]]
* [[R. N. R. Manohar]]
* [[S. S. Chakravarthy]]
* [[Reshma Pasupuleti]]
}}
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 7
| list_episodes = Vilangu (web series)#Episodes
| first_aired = {{Start date|2022|02|18|df=y}}
| last_aired =
}}

'''''Vilangu''''' ({{Translation|[[Animal]]}}) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language [[crime thriller]] [[streaming television]] series produced as an Original for [[Zee5]], directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj of ''[[Bruce Lee (2017 film)|Bruce Lee]]'' fame.<ref name="Vimal debut CE" /> Produced by [[Escape Artists Motion Pictures|Escape Artists]] the series stars [[Vemal]] in the lead role along with [[Ineya]], [[Bala Saravanan]], [[Munishkanth]] and [[R. N. R. Manohar]].<ref name="Vilangu Trailer ToI" /> The series comprised seven episodes and was released on [[Zee5]] on 18 February 2022. This series was remade in Bengali as ''[[Bibhishon]]'', in Hindi as ''[[Janaawar – The Beast Within]]'' and in Kannada as ''[[Raakshasa]]'' (2026).

==Synopsis==
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Ilamparithi, a sub-inspector at the Vembur Police Station, in the outskirts of [[Tiruchirappalli|Trichy]], is unable to balance his personal and professional life and it is the latter that consumes most of his time. A jewellery theft in a house, a decomposed dead body without a head, a cold-blooded murder - all three crimes that happen back to back, fall under the Vembur Police jurisdiction and the crimes are being investigated by Paridhi and his team of Police officers including Karuppu, Uthaman, and others. As they set out to find the killer, they are welcomed by a series of unexpected events. Who is responsible for the murders that happened in the village and what was the outcome of the police investigation?

== Cast==
* [[Vemal]] as Ilamparithi
* [[Ineya]] as Revathi
* [[Bala Saravanan]] as Karuppu
* [[Munishkanth]] as SI Uthaman
* [[R. N. R. Manohar]] as Inspector Kodilingam
* [[S. S. Chakravarthy]] as DSP Vaidhyanathan
* [[Reshma Pasupuleti]] as Selvi
* Ravi as Kitchaan
* Rajapandi as Kitchaan's Friend
* Sai Umesh
* Yogi

==Reception==
The series opened to extreme positive reviews. Vignesh Madhu of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' rated the series with 3/5 stars, stating that, "The word Vilangu is an apt title for a series which is about cops as well as a deceitful man, who hides a beast in him. Leaving aside the horrifying violence, the convenient plot points, and the insipid 'family' scenes, Vilangu makes for a compelling watch."<ref name="Vilangu review CE" /> ''Behindwoods'' gave a rating of 3 out on 5 and wrote, "Strong performances from Vemal and Bala Saravanan, Ajesh's music and Prasanth's clever writing together propel Vilangu to a must watch zone."<ref name="Vilangu review BW" /> ''[[The News Minute]]'' wrote, "Vilangu makes for a gripping watch because it downplays its surprises intelligently, and doesn’t fall back on flashy, unrealistic reveals that revolve around a hero cop (the background score, too, is committed to the plot and not Paruthi). It’s a cat and mouse game where we aren’t sure until the end who is the cat and who is the mouse. Well played."<ref name="Vilangu review TNM" /> ''OTTplay.com'' rated the series with 3.5/5 stars, called the series an edge-of-the-seat thriller.<ref name="Vilangu review OP" /> ''Binged.com'' gave a rating of 6.25 out on 10 and wrote the film as Slow Paced But Engaging Police Procedural Thriller.<ref name="Vilangu review Binged" /> ''Galatta'' said "Vilangu is truly a comeback of sorts for Vemal and director Prasanth Pandiyaraj!" and rated the series 3/5 stars.

== Home media ==
The satellite rights was purchased by [[Zee Tamil]] and aired the web series as a special movie presentation on 20 February 2022.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/reel/2662629240554905/ |title=17K views · 145 reactions {{!}} கிச்சான்னாலே இளிச்சவாயன்தானே..! Vilangu {{!}} Jan 7 {{!}} Sun {{!}} 2 PM #Vilangu #Vimal #Ineya #ReshmaPasupuleti #BalaSaravanan #Munishkanth #ZeeTamilPromo #Promo #ZeeTamil {{!}} Zee Tamil |language=en |access-date=2026-01-02 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDAoqnG8Qlg |title=ZEE THIRAI PREMIERE {{!}} VILANGU {{!}} JULY 28TH {{!}} 6.00PM {{!}} ZEE THIRAI |date=2024-07-18 |last=Zee Thirai |access-date=2026-01-02 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

==Episodes==
{{Episode table |background=#295354 |EpisodeNumber = | EpisodeNumber2 = |title= |director= |writer= |airdate= |airdateR=|country=In |episodes=
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = Section 174
|DirectedBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|WrittenBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|18|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Sub-Inspector Paridhi is supposed to be on leave. But circumstances lead him to take charge of routine cases at the Vembur police station, and soon as unexpected call makes the routine in the station go for a toss.
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|Title = The Torch
|DirectedBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|WrittenBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|18|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Paridhi is in a race against time to find the criminal and solve the case. But when he finds himself at a crossroad as a personal emergency demands his time and attention, Karuppu has the answers.
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = The Hunt Widens
|DirectedBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|WrittenBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|18|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = The uprooted evidence further complicates the case, and while the investigation gains pace, the new leads only create more complexities. Paridhi and the team form many theories, but an unexpected situation awaits them.
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = Handcuffed
|DirectedBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|WrittenBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|18|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Paridhi's unexpected finding solidifies the case and reaffirms that they are on the right track. Paridhi believes he has found the culprit, but the suspect brings to light what Paridhi has overlooked.
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = An Unconventional Interrogation
|DirectedBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|WrittenBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|18|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Paridhi is sure he has found the right man and handcuffs him. But the lack of evidence threatens to derail his efforts. Desperate to save himself, Paridhi takes the unconventional route.
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = The Ordeal
|DirectedBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|WrittenBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|18|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Paridhi is very close to solving the case, but his unconventional approach puts him into trouble. With his investigation losing pace and time running out, can Paridhi find a way out?
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = The Last Piece of the Puzzle
|DirectedBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|WrittenBy = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|18|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Paridhi has managed to solve the challenge that popped up during the investigation, but he still needs to find answers to the first question that launched the case. Can he find this last piece of information that can make his world normal again?
|LineColor = #295354
}}
}}

== References ==
<references>

<ref name="Vimal debut CE">{{Cite web |title=Vemal to make his OTT debut with web series titled Vilangu |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/feb/01/vemal-to-make-his-ott-debut-with-web-series-titled-vilangu-29449.html |access-date=1 February 2022 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=February 2022 |archive-date=1 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201134629/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/feb/01/vemal-to-make-his-ott-debut-with-web-series-titled-vilangu-29449.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vilangu Trailer ToI">{{Cite web |title=Vilangu' Trailer: Vimal, Inaya And Bala Saravanan starrer 'Vilangu' Official Trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/web-series/mx-play/tamil/vilangu-trailer-vimal-inaya-and-bala-saravanan-starrer-vilangu-official-trailer/videoshow/89626522.cms |access-date=17 February 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=21 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220221130027/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/web-series/mx-play/tamil/vilangu-trailer-vimal-inaya-and-bala-saravanan-starrer-vilangu-official-trailer/videoshow/89626522.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vilangu review CE">{{Cite web |title=Vilangu Series Review: An arresting murder mystery |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/feb/18/vilangu-series-review-an-arresting-murder-mystery-29824.html |access-date=18 February 2022 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=18 February 2022 |archive-date=18 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218153932/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/feb/18/vilangu-series-review-an-arresting-murder-mystery-29824.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vilangu review BW">{{Cite web |title=Vilangu Web Series Review |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/web-series/vilangu/vilangu-review.html |access-date=18 February 2022 |website=Behindwoods |archive-date=21 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220221074656/https://www.behindwoods.com/web-series/vilangu/vilangu-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vilangu review TNM">{{Cite web |title=Vilangu review: A solid, satisfying Tamil crime thriller series |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vilangu-review-solid-satisfying-tamil-crime-thriller-series-161247 |access-date=22 February 2022 |website=[[The News Minute]]|date=22 February 2022 }}</ref>

<ref name="Vilangu review OP">{{Cite web |title=Vilangu review |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/vilangu-review-this-whodunit-starring-vimal-balasaravanan-and-ineya-is-an-edge-of-the-seat-thriller/a57cb067e9755 |access-date=18 February 2022 |website=OTTplay.com |archive-date=18 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218085724/https://www.ottplay.com/review/vilangu-review-this-whodunit-starring-vimal-balasaravanan-and-ineya-is-an-edge-of-the-seat-thriller/a57cb067e9755 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vilangu review Binged">{{Cite web |title=Vilangu review- Binged |url=https://www.binged.com/reviews/vilangu-web-series-review/ |access-date=18 February 2022 |website=Binged.com}}</ref>

</references>

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt15716624}}

[[Category:Tamil-language web series]]
[[Category:2022 Tamil-language television series debuts]]
[[Category:Tamil-language crime television series]]
[[Category:Tamil-language thriller television series]]
[[Category:ZEE5 original programming]]
[[Category:2022 Tamil-language television series endings]]

Vilangu (TV series) - Revision history

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