Kangana Ranaut's much-awaited film Thalaivi is all set to release in theatres on April 23. The makers made the announcement on the occasion of the 73rd birth anniversary of actress-turned-politician J Jayalalithaa, whose life is depicted in the film. All pictures/Yogen Shah
The trilingual film will release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The film is directed by AL Vijay, and it also features Arvind Swami, Prakash Raj, Madhoo and Bhagyashree in key roles.
The film will showcase the life of the late former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, from her rise in the world of films as an actress to becoming a powerful politician.
Speaking about the actress' struggle for the role, Kangana Ranaut is said to have gained 20 kilos and undergone body transformation. The makers released the trailer of the movie on March 23, on the occasion of Kangana's 34th birthday.
Kangana Ranaut, who celebrated her birthday on Tuesday, March 23, broke into tears at a media interaction in the city while praising AL Vijay, her director in the upcoming political biopic Thalaivi.
Kangana Ranaut shared at the trailer launch event hosted at a popular multiplex in Juhu, Mumbai, "Never in my life have I met a man who has not made me feel apologetic about my talent. I'm getting emotional, I'm not usually like that, but I want to say that he is one person, who has made me feel good about my talent."
The actress further added, "Usually the camaraderie they show with the male hero, is never shown with an actress. But as a director, I learnt from him how to treat actors and how to show creative partnership," said an emotional Kangana, while discussing Vijay at the media meet.
Kangana won her fourth National Award as Best Actress on Monday, for her roles in Manikarnika and Panga. Besides this, she will also be seen in the films Dhaakad and Tejas.
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