Jayalalithaa biopic: Gautham Menon and AL Vijay to respond to Madras High Court
5 years, 2 months ago

Jayalalithaa biopic: Gautham Menon and AL Vijay to respond to Madras High Court

India Today  

The former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalithaa, breathed her last on December 5, 2016, after being hospitalised for about 75 days. Meanwhile, Deepa Jayakumar, niece of Jayalalithaa filed a plea last week that the directors should get the consent of the family as the film also has portrayed the private life of Jayalalithaa. On hearing the plea, Madras High Court has sent a notice to director Gautham Vasudev Menon who is directing a web series on the politician's life starring Ramya Krishnan. A notice has also been sent to director AL Vijay who is directing a film titled Thalaivi in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. However, when the project Thalaivi was announced early this year, director AL Vijay and producer Vishnu Vardhan Induri had issued a statement saying that they have received a NOC from Deepak, nephew of late Jayalalithaa.

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Kangana didn't succeed as Jayalalitha, now plays Indira Gandhi?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kangana didn't succeed as Jayalalitha, now plays Indira Gandhi?

Deccan Chronicle  

After failing to impress legendary J Jayalalitha and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in her Tamil film ‘Thalaivi’, now B-town actress Kangana Ranaut is donning the role of former Prime Minister of India Ms. Indira Gandhi in her upcoming film ‘Emergency’. “No doubt, she is a good actress but she is not convincing enough while reprising roles of real-life …

Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals if next film with Vijay will be part of his cinematic universe
2 years ago

Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals if next film with Vijay will be part of his cinematic universe

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj is gearing up to commence work on his next yet-untitled Tamil film which is currently dubbed Thalapathy 67. The film, which marks his reunion with actor Vijay, will be a gangster film but Lokesh clarified whether it’ll be part of the cinematic universe he’s building. Lokesh Kanagaraj's next yet-untitled Tamil film will star Vijay. Popularly called LCU, …

When Nayanthara wanted to play J Jayalalithaa in her biopic
2 years, 1 month ago

When Nayanthara wanted to play J Jayalalithaa in her biopic

Hindustan Times  

Actor Nayanthara is celebrating her 38th birthday on Friday. The actor had once wished to play former Tamil Nadu chief minister and legendary actor J Jayalalithaa in the latter’s biopic. “I don’t know if I’d be apt for the role, but I’d like to be part of the Jayalalithaa biopic,” Nayanthara was quoted in an India Today report. Nayanthara was …

Kangana Ranaut jokes about Thalaivii trending in Pakistan: ‘Relieved to know traitors are not in just our country’
3 years, 2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut jokes about Thalaivii trending in Pakistan: ‘Relieved to know traitors are not in just our country’

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut had a hilarious reaction to her film Thalaivii trending in Pakistan on Sunday. It is a multilingual biographical film about the life of Jayalalithaa, who had paired opposite yesteryear matinee idol and late chief minister MGR, thespian late Sivaji Ganesan and many others before charting a successful political career. For instance, one scene showed Ramachandran, fondly addressed as …

Iruvar to Thalaivii: Has Jayalalithaa Been Depicted With Authenticity by Cinema?
3 years, 3 months ago

Iruvar to Thalaivii: Has Jayalalithaa Been Depicted With Authenticity by Cinema?

The Quint  

At the appointed hour at noon, I was sitting nose-to-nose with the Izzat belle of my childhood. She was courtesy personified till I couldn’t help shifting gears to some controversial questions — better to be banished from Chennai rather than print an obsequious Q & A. Vis-a-vis the criticism of her holding up traffic whenever her cavalcade of cars hit …

Thalaivii: Jayalalithaa wanted Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and not Kangana Ranaut to play her role in biopic
3 years, 3 months ago

Thalaivii: Jayalalithaa wanted Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and not Kangana Ranaut to play her role in biopic

India TV News  

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is currently soaking in the success of her recently released film Thalaivii. Simi also revealed that although Jayalalithaa wanted Aishwarya Rai for her biopic, she would have approved of Kangana’s act. Jaya-ji wanted Aishwarya to play her.my hunch is JJ wud hv approved of Kangana's portrayal. Meanwhile, several Bollywood celebrities including Arjun Rampal, Prasoon Joshi have …

Thalaivii Twitter review: Fans call Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swami starrer 'mind-blowing', demand for sequel
3 years, 3 months ago

Thalaivii Twitter review: Fans call Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swami starrer 'mind-blowing', demand for sequel

India TV News  

National award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Thalaivii' hit the theatres on Friday. Kangana Ranaut has done class act nailed each and every frame 5th National award is on the way, also @thearvindswami deserves national award for the same". Directed by Vijay, Thalaivii, presented by Vibri Motion pictures, Karma Media Entertainment and Zee Studios in association with Gothic Entertainment and Sprint …

Kangana Ranaut Calls Smriti Irani 'Real Thalaivii' at Film Screening for Parliamentarians
3 years, 3 months ago

Kangana Ranaut Calls Smriti Irani 'Real Thalaivii' at Film Screening for Parliamentarians

News 18  

Kangana Ranaut is playing the role of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in the biopic titled Thalaivii, that released in theatres on September 10. Kangana posted a story to her Instagram – a photo of herself with the Minister of Women and Child Development – and said, “With the real life Thalaivii.” While Kangana wore a gorgeous traditional …

Thalaivi movie review: An awkward Kangana Ranaut in a convenient Jayalalithaa biopic
3 years, 4 months ago

Thalaivi movie review: An awkward Kangana Ranaut in a convenient Jayalalithaa biopic

Firstpost  

Thalaivi exaggerates events for dramatic effect so much so that if we made two-three more biopics like this, we would end up giving Jayalalithaa sainthood. Of all of them, director AL Vijay’s Thalaivi has regularly made news, in part because of Kangana Ranaut, who plays the late politician, keeping the buzz alive. If I must describe Thalaivi in one word, …

‘Thalaivii’ movie review: Arvind Swami kills it as MGR in a Jayalalithaa biopic that has her playing a cameo
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Thalaivii’ movie review: Arvind Swami kills it as MGR in a Jayalalithaa biopic that has her playing a cameo

The Hindu  

There is a chirpy and equally snarky little moment in Thalaivii where Jaya gives a press conference singing praises about Sivaji Ganesan, in order to get back at MG Ramachandran, whose advisers have now shadow banned her from pairing up with the star for obvious political reasons. She was, perhaps, ‘acting’ as a puppet in the hands of a puppeteer, …

Thalaivii Review: Bad Writing, Dialogues Mar Kangana Ranaut's Jayalalithaa Act
3 years, 4 months ago

Thalaivii Review: Bad Writing, Dialogues Mar Kangana Ranaut's Jayalalithaa Act

The Quint  

I must start the review with a confession. That way no one gets hurt and we still do what we intended to do in considerably less time, because it takes guts and a certain degree of chutzpah to make a film on a person keeping all their complexities intact. Based on J Jayalalithaa’s life, Thalaivii directed by AL Vijay has …

Kangana Ranaut Visits Late CM Jayalalithaa’s Memorial Ahead Of ‘Thalaivii’ Release
3 years, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut Visits Late CM Jayalalithaa’s Memorial Ahead Of ‘Thalaivii’ Release

ABP News  

Chennai: Actress Kangana Ranaut paid a tribute at the memorial of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa near Marina Beach in Chennai on Saturday morning. She visited the memorial ahead of the release of the new film ‘Thalavii which is based on the former Chief Minister. Tamil Nadu: Actor Kangana Ranaut pays tribute at former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's memorial at …

Kangana Ranaut’s Thalaivi to Ajith’s Valimai: Tamil films gearing up for release in cinemas
3 years, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut’s Thalaivi to Ajith’s Valimai: Tamil films gearing up for release in cinemas

Hindustan Times  

The Tamil Nadu government has finally granted permission for cinema halls to reopen in the state from August 23. With the reopening of theatres across Tamil Nadu after the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, several Tamil films – ranging both from small to star-studded are slugging it out for theatrical release. Thalaivi, Vijay Sethupathi's Laabam, Sivakarthikeyan's Doctor among many …

Watch: In Thalaivi trailer, Kangana Ranaut traces Jayalalithaa's journey from acting to politics
3 years, 9 months ago

Watch: In Thalaivi trailer, Kangana Ranaut traces Jayalalithaa's journey from acting to politics

Firstpost  

The makers of the upcoming biopic Thalaivi have finally released the trailer on Tuesday, 23 March, on the occasion of lead actress Kangana Ranaut’s 34th birthday. The trailer gives a sneak peek into the life of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and revolves around her journey from films to politics. Check out the trailer here Directed by AL …

Thalaivi Trailer: Kangana Ranaut Unfolds Unheard Chapters of J Jayalalithaa's Life
3 years, 9 months ago

Thalaivi Trailer: Kangana Ranaut Unfolds Unheard Chapters of J Jayalalithaa's Life

News 18  

Kangana Ranaut is all set to offer yet another impactful performance with her upcoming film Thalaivi, the trailer for which released on the occasion of her 34th birthday. Offering a sneak peek into the life of the legendary J Jayalalithaa, the trailer of Thalaivi, unfolds the untold story across the varied stages of the superstar-turned-politician’s life. The high intensity drama …

Ahead of Thalaivi trailer launch, Kangana Ranaut shares new stills as Jayalalithaa from upcoming biopic
3 years, 9 months ago

Ahead of Thalaivi trailer launch, Kangana Ranaut shares new stills as Jayalalithaa from upcoming biopic

Firstpost  

Kangana Ranaut, on Monday, shared new stills from her upcoming biopic Thalaivi, which sees her portraying actor-politician J Jayalalithaa. The second photograph shows her in a golden brown dress performing on stage, while the third picture shows her in Jayalalitha’s political avatar. Ranaut said that gaining and losing 20 kg in a few months wasn’t the only challenge she faced …

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi to release on 23 April, announces actor on Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary
3 years, 10 months ago

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi to release on 23 April, announces actor on Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary

Firstpost  

Kangana Ranaut’s Thalaivi, will arrive in cinemas on 23 April. On #Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary, Team #Thalaivi announces the release date: 23 April 2021. pic.twitter.com/1uqbgRFsAY — taran adarsh February 24, 2021 Thalaivi is penned by Baahubali and The Dirty Picture writers KV Vijayendra Prasad and Rajat Arora, respectively. Another producer of the film, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, had earlier revealed that renowned …

Tamil Star Vijay Sethupathi to Play Sri Lankan Cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in His Biopic
4 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Star Vijay Sethupathi to Play Sri Lankan Cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in His Biopic

News 18  

Movie critic and business analyst Taran Adarsh just shared that superstar Vijay Sethupathi will be playing the role of Muttiah Muralitharan in the cricketer’s biopic. Taran’s tweet also has a picture which shows a drawing of a bowler in action and has the text written, “Vijay Sethupathi as Muthiah Muralidaran.” IT'S OFFICIAL… #VijaySethupathi to star in cricketer #MuthiahMuralidaran biopic… Directed …

Kangana Ranaut resumes shooting for Thalaivi, J Jayalalithaa biopic, after seven months
4 years, 3 months ago

Kangana Ranaut resumes shooting for Thalaivi, J Jayalalithaa biopic, after seven months

Firstpost  

Kangana Ranaut announced on Twitter she is travelling to South India to resume shoot for Thalaivi. Kangana Ranaut has resumed shooting for her upcoming film Thalaivi, a biopic on former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, after a break of seven months. Check out her post here Dear friends today is a very special day, resuming work after 7 months, …

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi to release in cinemas instead of going straight to OTT platform, confirms actress
4 years, 7 months ago

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi to release in cinemas instead of going straight to OTT platform, confirms actress

Firstpost  

The cast of Thalaivi also includes Arvind Swamy as MGR, Priyamani as Sasikala, and Prakash Raj as Karunanidhi. Kangana Ranaut-starrer Thalaivi, a biopic on former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actress J Jayalalithaa, will hit theatres first. Here is his tweet Reports regarding Thalaivi being sold to video streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon have been circulating on social media …

Bhagyashree on Thalaivi and Prabhas 20: Big films will have to release in theatres
4 years, 7 months ago

Bhagyashree on Thalaivi and Prabhas 20: Big films will have to release in theatres

India Today  

Bhagyashree made her debut in Hindi with Salman Khan's Maine Pyar Kiya in 1989. This year, the actress will be seen in two big South films - Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi and Prabhas 20. I am doing Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi and Prabhas's upcoming period film with director Radha Krishna Kumar. The way people look at me will be different in Thalaivi …

Thalaivi: Did Balakrishna refuse to play his father NTR in Kangana Ranaut's film?
4 years, 9 months ago

Thalaivi: Did Balakrishna refuse to play his father NTR in Kangana Ranaut's film?

India Today  

Director AL Vijay's upcoming film Thalaivi featuring Kangana Ranaut is based on the life of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. Director AL Vijay wanted Balayya to play his father NTR in Thalaivi. But, he immediately rejected the offer because he has always said that he will never play his grandfather NTR in any film. Atfer Jr NTR rejected …

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi, Sherni, Durgavati, Mumbai Saga continue production amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi, Sherni, Durgavati, Mumbai Saga continue production amid coronavirus pandemic

Firstpost  

The makers of the Jayalalithaa biopic, Durgavati, Sherni, and Mumbai Saga are braving the Coronavirus pandemic to continue filming their projects. Even as authorities take measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the makers of the Jayalalithaa biopic_, Durgavati, Sherni,_ and Mumbai Saga are braving the odds to continue filming their projects. Durgavati and Sherni Vidya Balan …

Poorna joins Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi: It's truly a wonderful opportunity
4 years, 10 months ago

Poorna joins Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi: It's truly a wonderful opportunity

India Today  

Kangana Ranaut is thrilled about her upcoming flick, Thalaivi, which is based on the life of former chief minister of J Jayalalithaa. It's truly a wonderful opportunity to be associated with the biopic of the Iron Lady J Jayalalitha ma'am and to work alongside #KanganaRenaut, @thearvindswami, @prakashraaj " Here's the post: Delighted to announce that I am now officially part …

Kangana Ranaut strikes a Bharatanatyam pose in new look from upcoming Jayalalithaa biopic Thalaivi
4 years, 11 months ago

Kangana Ranaut strikes a Bharatanatyam pose in new look from upcoming Jayalalithaa biopic Thalaivi

Firstpost  

Thalaivi, directed by AL Vijay, brings onscreen Jayalalithaa’s journey as a stellar actress which was followed by a powerful political career. A new look of Kangana Ranaut from her upcoming film Thalaivi, biopic of the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and yesteryear Lady Superstar Jayalalithaa, has been released. Check out the first look here Thalaivi, directed by AL Vijay, brings …

Thalaivar 168: Will Siddharth share screen space with Rajinikanth?
4 years, 11 months ago

Thalaivar 168: Will Siddharth share screen space with Rajinikanth?

India Today  

Superstar Rajinikanth is presently busy with his upcoming flick, which is tentatively titled Thalaivar 168. Directed by Siruthai Siva, the film features an ensemble cast including Rajinikanth, Meena, Khushbu, Keerthy Suresh, Prakash Raj and Soori in important roles. Sources close to the team of Thalaivar 168 revealed that Siddharth was the first choice for the role. If Siddharth manages to …

Jaya Biopics : Madras HC Declines Plea Of Jayalalithaa's Niece To Restrain Stay Release Of 'Queen' & 'Thalaivi'
5 years ago

Jaya Biopics : Madras HC Declines Plea Of Jayalalithaa's Niece To Restrain Stay Release Of 'Queen' & 'Thalaivi'

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday declined to grant any relief to Deepa Jayakumar, niece of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, seeking to restrain some filmmakers from going ahead with the biopic of the late leader. However, it directed the producers of the movie titled "Thalaivi" to adhere to the undertaking given by them not to cast a stigma on …

Queen: Trouble for web series on Jayalalithaa
5 years, 1 month ago

Queen: Trouble for web series on Jayalalithaa

India Today  

Madras High Court has asked filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon to respond to the notice on the suit filed by Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar against Queen, web series based on Jayalalithaa's life events. Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar approached MHC and filed a suit against various biopics of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, mentioning that the films, web series could tarnish …

Queen poster out: Ramya Krishnan looks believable as J Jayalalithaa in biopic
5 years, 1 month ago

Queen poster out: Ramya Krishnan looks believable as J Jayalalithaa in biopic

India Today  

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa breathed her last on December 5, 2016, after being hospitalised for 75 days. Recently, director Vijay released the first-look poster of her biopic, Thalaivi featuring Kangana Ranaut. In the first-look poster, Ramya Krishnan looks believable as J Jayalalithaa and is seen clad in a white saree. The teaser lists out Jayalalithaa's achievements at …

Queen teaser: Ramya Krishnan to play Jayalalithaa in Gautham Menon's MX Player series; trailer will release on 5 December
5 years, 1 month ago

Queen teaser: Ramya Krishnan to play Jayalalithaa in Gautham Menon's MX Player series; trailer will release on 5 December

Firstpost  

The first season of web series Queen will have 11 episodes, and is all set to premiere on MX Player. The teaser of Gautham Menon’s web series, based on the life of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, was released on Sunday. The clip then switches to a young girl dancing along as the caption reads, “Superstar heroine at …

Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut's biopic on Jayalalithaa faces trouble as Madras HC grants niece permission to sue makers
5 years, 1 month ago

Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut's biopic on Jayalalithaa faces trouble as Madras HC grants niece permission to sue makers

Firstpost  

Deepa claimed there were as many as five filmmakers, including Thalaivi director AL Vijay, who are involved with projects on Jayalalithaa without permission. The Madras High court has granted former Tami Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s niece to sue AL Vijay, director of the Kangana Ranaut-fronted Thalaivi, which claims to be a biopic on the late statesman, reports India Today. …

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi in trouble, Madras HC permits Jayalalithaa's niece to sue makers
5 years, 1 month ago

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi in trouble, Madras HC permits Jayalalithaa's niece to sue makers

India Today  

On Tuesday, November 27, the Madras High Court granted Deepa Jayakumar, former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's niece, permission to sue AL Vijay, director of the Kangana Ranaut-starrer Thalaivi. #ThalaiviFirstLook pic.twitter.com/WIoJTOxM45 taran adarsh November 23, 2019 There are nearly five biopics being made on the life of Jayalalithaa and Deepa claimed that none of the respective makers had sought permission. As …

Kangana Ranaut dances like a dream in Thalaivi behind-the-scenes video shared by Rangoli Chandel
5 years, 1 month ago

Kangana Ranaut dances like a dream in Thalaivi behind-the-scenes video shared by Rangoli Chandel

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut’s sister Rangoli Chandel took to Twitter to share a behind-the-scenes video of Thalaivi, in which the actor is seen nailing a Bharatnatyam sequence. A video of Kangana Ranaut’s dance rehearsals was shared online by Rangoli Chandel. The one-and-a-half-minute video begins with Kangana recreating one of Jayalalithaa’s popular songs and cuts to her waving to a huge crowd at …

Thalaivi teaser: Kangana Ranaut transforms into Jayalalithaa; biopic to release on 26 June, 2020
5 years, 1 month ago

Thalaivi teaser: Kangana Ranaut transforms into Jayalalithaa; biopic to release on 26 June, 2020

Firstpost  

Kangana Ranaut’s portrayal of yesteryear actress and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has created considerable buzz. The teaser on the other hand, shows glimpses of Jayalalithaa’s life — first, when she was an actress and then when she became Tamil Nadu’s chief minister. Another producer of the film, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, had earlier revealed that renowned Hollywood artist, Jason …

Kangana Ranaut's first look as J Jayalalithaa for Thalaivi out. Watch teaser
5 years, 1 month ago

Kangana Ranaut's first look as J Jayalalithaa for Thalaivi out. Watch teaser

India TV News  

Thalaivi makers have released the first look poster of Kangana Ranaut starrer J Jayalalithaa biopic. Besides the first look, makers also dropped the first teaser of Thalaivi and we have to say Kangana is all set to kill. Kangana Ranaut's team took to Instagram to share the teaser, ''#Thalaivi First Look A superstar heroine, a revolutionary hero, and now it’s …

Thalaivi teaser: Kangana Ranaut transforms into Jayalalithaa, shows her journey from ‘heroine’ to ‘hero’. Watch
5 years, 1 month ago

Thalaivi teaser: Kangana Ranaut transforms into Jayalalithaa, shows her journey from ‘heroine’ to ‘hero’. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The makers of Thalaivi, the upcoming biopic on the life and journey of late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, have unveiled the first look poster and teaser of the film. The poster shows Kangana with thick prosthetic makeup on her face, perfecting Jayalalithaa’s ‘victory sign’ and soft smile, She is seen in a green saree with a green jacket …

Thalaivi teaser out: Kangana Ranaut tries very hard to look like Jayalalithaa
5 years, 1 month ago

Thalaivi teaser out: Kangana Ranaut tries very hard to look like Jayalalithaa

India Today  

Kangana Ranaut is back to Tamil cinema with the biopic of J Jayalalithaa, former chief minister of Tamil Nadu. In a surprise announcement, the makers of Thalaivi released the film's first look poster and teaser of Kangana Ranaut-starrer. A film by #Vijay, arriving in cinemas on 26th June 2020 " Here's the poster: Along with the poster, the teaser of …

Jr NTR refuses to play his grandfather in Jayalalithaa's biopic Thalaivi: Reports
5 years, 1 month ago

Jr NTR refuses to play his grandfather in Jayalalithaa's biopic Thalaivi: Reports

India Today  

Telugu star Jr NTR is busy shooting for SS Rajamouli's big-budget flick, RRR along with Ram Charan. Reportedly, the actor was offered a role in J Jayalalithaa's biopic starring Kangana Ranaut. According to reports, Jr NTR was asked to play the role of his grandfather NT Rama Rao in the Tamil biopic. Even though Jr NTR had paid tributes to …

Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut Finds It Hard To Learn Tamil For Her Role In Jayalalithaa Biopic
5 years, 1 month ago

Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut Finds It Hard To Learn Tamil For Her Role In Jayalalithaa Biopic

ABP News  

; Actress Kangana Ranaut, who will next be seen playing former Tamil Nadu chief minister, the late J. Jaylalithaa, in the forthcoming multilingual biopic "Thalaivi", admits finding it difficult to learn the Tamil language. Earlier, I was trying to learn the complete Tamil language because I have learned English as well, but now I am learning Tamil as per the …

Kangana Ranaut finds it hard to learn Tamil for 'Thalaivi' role
5 years, 1 month ago

Kangana Ranaut finds it hard to learn Tamil for 'Thalaivi' role

India TV News  

Actress Kangana Ranaut, who will next be seen playing former Tamil Nadu chief minister, the late J. Jaylalithaa, in the forthcoming multilingual biopic "Thalaivi", admits finding it difficult to learn the Tamil language. Earlier, I was trying to learn the complete Tamil language because I have learned English as well, but now I am learning Tamil as per the demand …

Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swami's Jayalalaithaa biopic, directed by AL Vijay, goes on floors
5 years, 1 month ago

Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swami's Jayalalaithaa biopic, directed by AL Vijay, goes on floors

Firstpost  

Thalaivi is penned by Baahubali and The Dirty Picture writers KV Vijayendra Prasad and Rajat Arora, respectively. The shooting of Kangana Ranaut -starrer Thalaivi a biopic on Jayalalithaa, the late chief minister of Tamil Nadu, began on Sunday. Another producer of the film, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, had earlier revealed that renowned Hollywood artist, Jason Collins, who has worked on films …

Jayalalithaa biopics: Gautham Menon, Thalaivi director AL Vijay receive legal notice from late actress' niece
5 years, 2 months ago

Jayalalithaa biopics: Gautham Menon, Thalaivi director AL Vijay receive legal notice from late actress' niece

Firstpost  

After the demise of Tamil Nadu’s former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, multiple filmmakers announced projects and biopics on the late statesman. However, now, Jayalalithaa’s niece Deepa Jayakumar has moved court against the filmmakers claiming that the family’s consent should be taken before basing any project on the politician’s life, reports The News Minute. The Madras High Court, on hearing the …

Jayalalithaa's niece seeks stay on Kangana Ranaut's 'Thalaivi'
5 years, 2 months ago

Jayalalithaa's niece seeks stay on Kangana Ranaut's 'Thalaivi'

India TV News  

Kangana Ranaut is all set to feature in J Jayalalitha's biopic Thalaivi. J Jayalalitha's niece Deepa Jayakumar has approached the Madras High Court for a stay on the film and another web series that are currently under production. Deepa wants the makers of the film and web series to give a guarantee that facts wouldn't be misrepresented and has sought …

Kangana Ranaut reveals Jayalalithaa biopic Thalaivi will be made in two parts: First will focus on her life before politics
5 years, 2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut reveals Jayalalithaa biopic Thalaivi will be made in two parts: First will focus on her life before politics

Firstpost  

Kangana Ranaut says it is nerve-racking for her to play Jayalalithaa since despite the similarities, the former Tamil Nadu chief minister enjoyed a command over a lot of things. Interacting with the media in Coimbatore for the ‘Cauvery Calling’ event, actress Kangana Ranaut opens up on her soon-to-be commenced film Thalaivi, the biopic of the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister …

Thalaivi: Arvind Swami joins Kangana Ranaut in J Jayalalithaa's biopic
5 years, 3 months ago

Thalaivi: Arvind Swami joins Kangana Ranaut in J Jayalalithaa's biopic

India Today  

Thalaivi, the official biopic of late CM of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa, was announced a year back and is finally taking shape. A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that Kangana Ranaut, who plays the titular role, went to the US to get prosthetic look test along with director AL Vijay and producer Brinda Prasad. Now, the latest update …

Thalapathy 64: Angamaly Diaries actor Antony Varghese makes his Tamil debut in Vijay's film
5 years, 3 months ago

Thalapathy 64: Angamaly Diaries actor Antony Varghese makes his Tamil debut in Vijay's film

India Today  

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is all set to take a big leap with his upcoming film, tentatively titled Thalapathy 64. The makers of Vijay starrer-Thalapathy 64 have been taking to social media to reveal new updates about the film. Today, the makers have announced that Malayalam actor Antony Varghese, who rose to fame with his performance in Angamaly Diaries, has been …

This is how Kangana Ranaut will change into Jayalalithaa for Thalaivi, fans ask, ‘Can you breathe?’
5 years, 3 months ago

This is how Kangana Ranaut will change into Jayalalithaa for Thalaivi, fans ask, ‘Can you breathe?’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut is now gearing up for her next, the Jayalalithaa biopic. The makers have roped in renowned Hollywood artist, Jason Collins, who has worked on films like Blade Runner and Captain Marvel, for creating Kangana’s look in the biopic. Sharing the pictures of the actor sitting calmly during the procedure, her team wrote, “Kangana Ranaut going through prosthetic …

Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut begins Jayalalithaa biopic prep in California
5 years, 3 months ago

Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut begins Jayalalithaa biopic prep in California

India Today  

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who made her Tamil debut with Dhaam Dhoom, will be back to Kollywood with director AL Vijay's ambitious film, Thalaivi. Ever since the film was announced, people are curious to know how Kangana Ranaut would resemble J Jayalalithaa, especially during the latter part of the politician's life. Here are a few pics from the look test: …

Kangana Ranaut, not Vidya Balan, was first choice to play Jayalalithaa in Thalaivi, says film's producer
5 years, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut, not Vidya Balan, was first choice to play Jayalalithaa in Thalaivi, says film's producer

Firstpost  

Thalaivi, a biopic on legendary politician J Jayalalithaa, will go on floors in October and Kangana Ranaut is set to play the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu. It has been months since filmmaker AL Vijay announced he was helming Thalaivi, the biopic on late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK’s former General Secretary Jayalalithaa_._ With the pre-production underway, it …

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