Thalaivi: 'Without prosthetics' Kangana stuns as spitting image of Jayalalithaa

Directed by A.L. Vijay, the multilingual film will see Arvind Swami play MGR

Web Desk Updated: February 24, 2020 12:55 IST
kangana-collage via Instagram | team_kangana_ranaut

On the occasion of former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's 72nd birth anniversary, the makers of Thalaivi released a new look from the film. In the photo, Kangana Ranaut who essays the late political leader in the biopic, is seen as Jayalalithaa. Dressed in a white sari with the AIADMK colours on its border, and a red bindi on her forehead, Kangana is a spitting image of Jayalalithaa.

“Revealing Kangana's look from the film, #Thalaivi on the occasion of 72nd Birth Anniversary of #Jayalalitha. The film is based on the story of the life of J. Jayalalithaa, and touts to shed light on the lesser known aspects of her life,” Kangana's official Twitter handle tweeted.

Directed by A.L. Vijay, the multilingual film will also see Arvind Swami play actor-politician MGR. Thalaivi also features Priyamani as Sasikala. The film's screenplay is by Baahubali fame Vijeyendra Prasad.

In Kangana's first look that was released last year, she went through tremendous transformation as she portrayed the younger days of Jayalalithaa as an actress, and later her days as a powerful politician and chief minister of the state. That look, however, had faced criticism for her lack of resemblance to Jayalalithaa. With the new look released on Monday, the film's makers have shut out that criticism.

Kangana's sister Rangoli Chandel took to Twitter to laud the new look 'without prosthetics or any special effects'.

In an official statement, Kangana had earlier 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 A.L. 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.”

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