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CHENNAI, JAN 18
As a mark of remembrance to the legend the late M.G. Ramachandran, the makers of Thalaivi, a biopic on late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa released posters and teasers featuring actor Arvind Swami as MGR evoked overwhelming response.
#Thalaivi: Director Vijay talks about casting #ArvindSwamiAsMGR
Read here https://t.co/420Gz5S2mT #Thalaivi Starring #KanganaRanaut & @thearvindswami ; Directed by #Vijay ; Produced by @vishinduri @ShaaileshRSingh | @BrindaPrasad1 @gvprakash pic.twitter.com/42GUTl4NL0
— Only Kollywood (@OnlyKollywood) January 18, 2020
The teaser blew everyone’s mind as Arvind Swami looked as perfect as MGR and emulated his body language with much ease with the old song “Naan Ungal Veetu Pillai’’.
Here is the Teaser of #ArvindSwami as Makkal Thilagam MGR#ArvindSwamiAsMGR in #Thalaivi @KanganaTeam #Vijay @vishinduri @ShaaileshRSingh @BrindaPrasad1 @thearvindswami @itsBhushanKumar @KarmaMediaent @TSeries @vibri_media pic.twitter.com/rt9kElKiyr
— Thalaivii The Film (@thalaiviifilm) January 17, 2020
Director AL Vijay has been working on Thalaivi, a biopic on late CM of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa, for nearly two years now. The film is being made on a grand scale with Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut essaying the titular role of J Jayalalithaa.
In a statement, director AL Vijay shared about his experience in working in Thalaivi and Arvind Swami’s contribution to his character. Speaking about Arvind Swami, he said, “In particular, after Kangana Ranaut was brought onboard for the character of honourable former Late CM Jayalalithaa, we had to consider several artists for the role of honourable MGR. Finally, we felt Arvind Swami would befittingly look perfect. In simple words, we are now completely drenched in extreme astonishment to find him give immense life to the legendary character. Apart from our inputs, he spent sumptuous time and energy in getting to know more deeply about the legend’s life. Of course, MGR is still the most loved leader of zillions or else how would he become the only actor to be the recipient of Bharat Ratna Award.”
He further added that it is an honour to direct Thalaivi. “As I have said before, it’s an honour for me to be getting an opportunity to direct a film like Thalaivi. To delve into the lives of legends, who have shaped Tamil Nadu in a greater way of what it is today is an amazing experience. But what has been a blend of the exciting and challenging process was the casting of artistes to essay these gigantic roles,” he stated.
Thalaivi will be released worldwide on June 26 in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu simultaneously.
