Kangana Ranaut on comparisons with Jyotika: I'm original Chandramukhi

Kangana Ranaut and Raghava Lawrence are gearing up for the release of their upcoming film Chandramukhi 2. The duo is busy promoting their film. Recently, during a media interaction, they drew parallels with Jyotika and revealed how it is different from previous iterations of Chandramukhi.

3 things you need to know

• Chandramukhi 2 is slated for a worldwide release on September 28.
• The film is the sequel to 2005 film P Vasu directorial, titled Chandramukhi, which notably starred Rajinikanth and Jyotika among others.
• Ranaut ended up sparking a minor controversy when she revealed that she was not sure if the film would release in Hindi - something that was clarified soon after.

'I'm playing the original Chandramukhi'

Kangana Ranaut expressed pride in portraying the titular character of Chandramukhi, clarifying that she's not the one who becomes possessed by the ghost, but rather the "original" Chandramukhi. She highlighted the difference between her portrayal and those in previous iterations, explaining that her character unravels the mystery behind Chandramukhi's transformation into a vengeful spirit.

"I am a fan of Jyotika ma’am’s Chandramukhi myself. However, unlike before, I am playing the real Chandramukhi in this film. I am not the one who gets possessed by Chandramukhi. That’s the difference. My character will reveal why she became a ghost in the first place. Lakshmi Menon’s character is the one which is inspired by Jyotika ma’am’s character. What I am doing in the film is playing the original Chandramukhi (laughs)," she said. 

(A still of Kangana Ranaut from Chandramukhi 2 | Image: Kangana Ranaut/Instagram)

Director Raghava Lawrence, who shares the screen with Kangana in the film, conveyed his admiration for the National Award-winning actress. He considered it an honour to collaborate with Kangana, emphasising her pivotal role in the movie. Lawrence also spoke of the privilege of creating a sequel to Rajinikanth's film under P Vasu's direction, with the superstar's blessings.

Kangana Ranaut's return to Tamil cinema

Kangana Ranaut expressed her excitement about returning to Tamil cinema with Chandramukhi 2. She described it as a colourful film filled with drama, fights, and songs. She appreciated Raghava Lawrence for making her feel comfortable on set and considered this project a high point in her career.

Original Chandramukhi vs. possessed character 

Raghava Lawrence clarified the distinction between Kangana's portrayal and that of Jyotika in the previous Chandramukhi film. He said that while Jyotika had to assume she was Chandramukhi and act accordingly, Kangana's character embodies the original Chandramukhi. He added that this approach sets the actress' performance apart.