The intriguing teaser and poster for the much talked about biopic of actor-turned-politician J Jayalalithaa — Thalaivi — starring Kangana Ranaut in the lead role, was released on Saturday.
Kangana Ranaut’s team shared the first look poster as well as the teaser of ‘Thalaivi’ on Instagram and captioned it: “The legend we know, but the story that is yet to be told! Presenting Kangana Ranaut, in and as #Thalaivi.”
In the poster, Kangana looks unrecognisable in the makeup of stalwart politician Jayalalithaa as she can be seen posing just like the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
Earlier, to give leading lady Kangana the perfect look as glamourous politician Jayalalithaa, makers of the biopic roped in Hollywood makeup expert Jason Collins, a master of the make-up art, who has films like ‘Captain Marvel’ and ‘Blade Runner 2049’ to his credit.
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In order to adapt the character well, the actress was also spotted taking Bharatnatyam classes regularly as she will shoot a grand song for the film with over 100 background dancers.
‘Thalaivi’ is being helmed by AL Vijay and has been written by ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Manikarnika’ writer KV Vijayendra Prasad and ‘The Dirty Picture’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai’ writer Rajat Arora. The movie is set to hit theatres on June 26, 2020.