Thalaivi First look poster: Kangana Ranaut in and as former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa

Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut is all set to portray former Tamil Nadu chief minister, J Jayalalithaa, in a biopic. first look of Kangana as political stalwart will leave you shocked. Take a look.

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actor-turned-politician, who passed away on December 5, 2016 due to cardiac arrest, is fondly referred to as 'Puratchi Thalaivi', which means 'revolutionary leader'.

Titled "Thalaivi" in Tamil and "Jaya" in Hindi, biographical drama will be directed by Vijay, one of top filmmakers from South who has helmed movies like "Madrasapattinam" and "Deiva Thirumagal". "Jayalalithaa ji is one of 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 mainstream film. I am houred to be a part of this mega project," Kangana said in a statement.

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Vijay said he is aware of responsibility of making this film and team will deal it with utmost care and honesty. "Jayalalithaa madam was one of 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 with our association with Kangana Ranaut ji to portray dynamic role of our very dynamic leader," he said.

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film will be written by K V Vijayendra Prasad, who has also penned "Baahubali" and "Manikarnika", and will be produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Shaailesh R Singh under banners of Vibri & Karma Media and Entertainment.

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