Thalaivii Movie Review: Kangana Ranaut's mediocre act is no match for J Jayalalithaa's tenacity
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Director AL Vijay's Thalaivii starring Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swami and Samuthirakani is a biopic on the life of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, J Jayalalithaa. The film attempts to capture her journey from being an actress to a politician, but fails to do so.
Director AL Vijay’s Thalaivii opens with probably one of the most important moments in the history of Tamil Nadu politics. Jaya (Kangana Ranaut) is the sole woman in the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly. What is the best way to silence a strong woman? Talk about her character, humiliate her in front of the crowd and go to the extent of molesting her. That’s what happened to J Jayalalithaa and Thalaivii’s Jaya. Jaya takes a vow that she will return to the assembly after becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. A powerful scene, aided by a powerful performance. But, that’s where the good bits end. Thalaivii follows the journey of a naive girl becoming a top actress and then the CM of a state. Now, that’s a film waiting to be made.More Related News