Kangana Ranaut is one actor who gives her all to get into the skin of any character. From Datto to Manikarnika, the actress has always managed to stun the audience with different avatars. And now the actress is all set to play late Tamil Nadu CM, J Jayalalithaa onscreen in a bilingual directed by Vijay, she is preparing to give another performance of a lifetime.
Apparently, on her birthday, it was officially announced that Kangana will portray Jayalalitha, a legendary actress turned politician, who is fondly referred to as ‘Puratchi Thalaivi’, which means ‘revolutionary leader’.
Titled Thalaivi in Tamil and Jaya in Hindi, the film is a bilingual and will be Directed by Vijay, one of the leading filmmakers from South who has made landmark films like Madrasapattinam and Deiva Thirumagal.
Talking about the film Kangana said, “Jayalalithaa ji 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 the mainstream film. I am honored to be a part of this mega project.”
Furthermore, stating about her preparation for the role, Kangana said, “The scenes will be in Tamil, and I will learn the language to understand the character better and feel closer to her. I will begin my language classes once I honour my commitments to Panga and Mental Hai Kya.”
As per reports, 'Kangana is being paid to the tune of Rs 24 crore for the bilingual project, which will be made in Hindi and Tamil. The makers are sure that her star power will help reach a pan-India audience. The producers have already signed a contract with her.'
Jayalalithaa biopic will go on floors in September.
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