Kangana Ranaut received wide applause for her recent film Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi and the movie made a roaring success at the box-office collection as well. The film was critically acclaimed and also received a huge audience appreciation. After essaying the role of fierce freedom fighter Queen Laxmibai, the actor is all geared up for her upcoming venture titled Thalaivi in Tamil and Jaya in Hindi. Kangana’s next is a biopic on the legendary Tamil actress and politician Jayalalithaa. While the Queen actress has received an appreciative nod from her many fans, a certain section of the audience is seemingly unhappy with Kangana portraying the role of Jayalalithaa. Is Kangana Ranaut Being Paid Rs 24 Crores for Jayalalithaa Biopic? Director AL Vijay Clarifies.

Kangana, in her upcoming biopic, will essay the role the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. The film has been confirmed and is making rounds on the internet since its inception. However, Tollywood actress Sri Reddy expressed her disapproval on social media. Sri Reddy, who is known for her roles in Telugu movies and TV shows, took to her Facebook profile to share a lengthy post. She wrote, “Iron lady ruled with single finger on her Tamilnadu kingdom..no one replace her,I cant see any other person to do our thalivi role..she is only one..but biopic is so important and helpful for our next generations to know her..any of our south Indian lady actress is fine but no "kangana ranaut”..” Jayalalithaa Biopic: Amala Paul’s Ex-Husband AL Vijay to Begin Shooting for Thalaivi on This Date.

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On the work front, Kangana has Panga and Mental Hai Kya in her kitty. While Panga is directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Mental Hai Kya is helmed by Prakash Kovelamudi.

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