Kangana Ranaut to Play Jayalalitha in Late Tamil Nadu CM’s Biopic
After playing a fierce Jhansi ki rani in Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, Kangana Ranaut is all set to work on the second biopic in a row. She will reportedly be seen in an anecdote based on actress-turned-politician, Jayalalitha.
Here's an official announcement has been made that the Queen star Kangana Ranaut will portray the late Jayalalithaa, a legendary actress-turned-politician. According to a report in The Hindu, "Titled Thalaivi in Tamil and Jaya in Hindi, the film will be bilingual and directed by Vijay, one of South’s leading filmmakers, who has made movies like Madrasapattinam and Deiva Thirumagal. Talking about the biopic, 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. I am proud and happy that a talented actress like Kangana Ranautji will portray the dynamic role of this dynamic leader."
K.V. Vijayendra Prasad, who has written Baahubali and Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, will write the film. Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Shaailesh R Singh under the banners of Vibri and Karma Media and Entertainment have decided to helm the direction.The Hindu also has a quote by Singh, “This is my fifth collaboration with Kangana. Working with her is always an enriching experience. I’m glad that Vishnu and I are producing a film that is based on an eminent personality."
On the other hand, Kangana has 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.”
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