Actress Kangana Ranaut whose recent film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, had a successful run at the box office, announced her next big project. She will be soon seen as former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa in a biopic of the actress-turned-politician who passed away in December 2016.
The announcement was made on Saturday, which also happens to be Kangana's birthday. Helmed by A.L. Vijay, the film will be bilingual—titled Thalaivi in Tamil and Jaya in Hindi. The film will be written by K.V. Vijayendra Prasad of Baahubali and Manikarnika fame.
In an official statement, Kangana said: “Jayalalithaaji is one of the biggest female success stories of this century. She was a superstar and went on to become an iconic politician, it’s a great concept for a mainstream film. I am honoured to be a part of this mega project.”
Director Vijay said: “Jayalalithaa madam was one of the most prominent leaders of our country. Making a film on her life is a big responsibility and we are going to do it with utmost care and honesty. Am proud and happy with our association with one of India’s biggest star and the very talented Kangana Ranaut ji to portray the dynamic role of our very dynamic leader.”
