Actress Kangana Ranaut who will be seen in the biopic of former CM J Jayalalitha has put on a huge effort to play the role with perfection. She gained a few kgs, donned hours of makeup and learnt Bharathanatyam for the role.
Talking about the role, Kangana says, “After Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, this is my second biopic, and I am honoured to portray such a strong lady. Her personality is very different from anything I have portrayed earlier. It’s very gratifying to play someone who was so determined, persevered but had a silent strength which distinguished her from everyone else.”
AL Vijay, who is helming the project says, “The film depicts the early years and struggles she faced both as an actor and as a politician. The film will be an unvarnished depiction of Late Jayalalitha’s life. Her life was a mix of glamour, love, heartbreak, struggle and success. Our focus is to make it as real as possible, without trying to glorify her, but show the human side of the person she was. Kangana’s dedication towards playing the character shows in the fact that she gained weight to stay true to the stage of her life that she is portraying. Her attention to details, her makeup and costumes will make it a visual treat for the audience. They will feel like they are watching Jayalalitha herself on screen.”
The movie is all set to hit the screens on June 26.
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