A special ode to Jayalalithaa

Ever since its announcement, Thalaivi, which stars Kangana Ranaut as Jayalalithaa, has created a huge buzz. The makers have been releasing Kangana’s and MGR’s look from the set to keep up the anticipation levels of the audience.

Now, to mark the birth anniversary of Jayalalithaa on Monday, the makers released a new look of Kangana as Thalaivi. And, she looks like a mirror image of the revered politician! Clad in a white saree with black and white border, the look is of Jayalalithaa in her 30s when she was about to enter politics.

Not only the outfit and overall look, but even Kangana’s facial expressions do complete justice to those of Jayalalithaa. As soon as the image dropped online, internet erupted in praise of Kangana nailing the look of the late superstar-turned-politician. Shared Kangana, “After Manikarnika, this is my second biopic, and I am honoured to portray such a strong lady. Jayalalithaa’s personality was very different from anything I have enacted earlier. It’s very gratifying to play someone who was so determined, who had a silent strength that distinguished her from everyone else.”