Chennai: The release of Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Thalaivi’ has been postponed because of a massive surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.
The multiple language film, based on the life of late actress and politician J Jayalalithaa, was scheduled for theatrical release on April 23.
Kangana plays the role of former Tamil Nadu chief minister while Bhagyashree plays her mother. Arvind Swamy also features in the film.
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Announcing the postponement through a statement on Twitter, the makers of the film thanked all for the “tremendous response and unconditional love” for the trailer and looked forward to everyone’s support when it is released.
#Thalaivi has always been about people first and in these times, people and their safety comes first.
Stay safe everyone!
We will be back soon!@KanganaTeam @thearvindswami #Vijay @vishinduri @ShaaileshRSingh @BrindaPrasad1 @neeta_lulla #HiteshThakkar @urstirumalreddy pic.twitter.com/eoOMMnbQ5C— Thalaivi The Film (@Thalaivithefilm) April 9, 2021
