On Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut’s birthday, the first trailer for her upcoming film ‘Thalaivi’ was unveiled. The biopic is based on the life of late politician J. Jayalalitha, who changed the face of politics in Tamil Nadu.
The makers of ‘Thalaivi’ finally dropped the much-awaited trailer of the film, which portrays the journey of Jayalalithaa from being an actor to a revolutionary leader. Ranaut has undergone an impressive transformation to emulate the actor-turned-politician, and looks remarkable as the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
The nearly three-and-a-half-minute-long trailer opens with a voice-over that said “Jaya”, followed by graphics that read, “The name you know, the life story you don’t”. The trailer perfectly showcases Ranaut’s performance as she gracefully brings the journey of the late politician to the big screen. We also see glimpses of Jayalalithaa’s love life, and witness how she was treated for being a woman in a male-dominated society. From powerful background music to some intense performances, it’s safe to say that their fans are in for a visual treat.
Helmed by A. L. Vijay and written by Vijayendra Prasad, the film is a multilingual biopic positioned for a pan-India release. Alongside Ranaut, the film stars Arvind Swami as politician M. G. Ramachandran, and Prakash Raj as Karunanidhi. Jisshu Sengupta and Bhagyashree will also appear in pivotal roles. ‘Thalaivi’ is set to release on April 23, 2021.
You can check out the trailer below.
