<p>There’s no denying the fact that Kangana Ranaut is one of the biggest and most sought-after stars in Bollywood today. The powerhouse performer enjoys a strong fan following due to her gripping screen presence and impressive selection of roles. The actress has often grabbed a fair deal of attention due to her outspoken nature, which has helped her become more popular. During a recent interaction with Pinkvilla, ‘Queen’ opened up about the status of the eagerly-awaited <em>Thalaivi </em>and said that it will not be skipping the theatrical route amid the COVID-19 crisis.</p>.<p>The ‘Gangster Girl’ said that the film has been shot against a huge budget, which rules out the possibility of it getting a digital only release. The star, however, made it clear that she is not averse to the idea of a smaller movie releasing only on a streaming platform.</p>.<p>Kangana’s remarks come days after Jyothika’s <em>PonMagal Vandhal</em> had its world premiere on Amazon Prime Video, receiving mixed reviews from most critics. Movies such as <em>Gulabo Sitabo</em>, Vidya Balan's<em> </em><em>Shakuntala Devi</em>, <em>Law </em>and the Danish Sait starrer <em> French Biryani</em> will be releasing on the streamer in the days to come. There has also been talk of Akshay Kumar’s <em>Laxmmi Bomb</em> releasing directly on Hotstar/Disney Plus.</p>.<p>Coming back to <em>Thalaivi</em>, the Hindi-Tamil bilingual revolves around the life of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and highligts the unknown side of her personality. The film, helmed by AL Vijay of <em>Devi/Tutak Tutak Tuteya</em> fame, touches upon Amma’s film career while highlighting her rise as a mass leader. The flick has a stellar cast that includes Prakash Raj (as M Karunanidhi) and <em>Roja </em>actor Arvind Swami (as MGR). Bhagyashree too wiil be playing a key role in the magnum opus. Many feel, it has the potential to be a game changer for the <em>Tanu Weds Manu</em> star and establish her as a bankable name in the Tamil film industry.</p>
<p>There’s no denying the fact that Kangana Ranaut is one of the biggest and most sought-after stars in Bollywood today. The powerhouse performer enjoys a strong fan following due to her gripping screen presence and impressive selection of roles. The actress has often grabbed a fair deal of attention due to her outspoken nature, which has helped her become more popular. During a recent interaction with Pinkvilla, ‘Queen’ opened up about the status of the eagerly-awaited <em>Thalaivi </em>and said that it will not be skipping the theatrical route amid the COVID-19 crisis.</p>.<p>The ‘Gangster Girl’ said that the film has been shot against a huge budget, which rules out the possibility of it getting a digital only release. The star, however, made it clear that she is not averse to the idea of a smaller movie releasing only on a streaming platform.</p>.<p>Kangana’s remarks come days after Jyothika’s <em>PonMagal Vandhal</em> had its world premiere on Amazon Prime Video, receiving mixed reviews from most critics. Movies such as <em>Gulabo Sitabo</em>, Vidya Balan's<em> </em><em>Shakuntala Devi</em>, <em>Law </em>and the Danish Sait starrer <em> French Biryani</em> will be releasing on the streamer in the days to come. There has also been talk of Akshay Kumar’s <em>Laxmmi Bomb</em> releasing directly on Hotstar/Disney Plus.</p>.<p>Coming back to <em>Thalaivi</em>, the Hindi-Tamil bilingual revolves around the life of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and highligts the unknown side of her personality. The film, helmed by AL Vijay of <em>Devi/Tutak Tutak Tuteya</em> fame, touches upon Amma’s film career while highlighting her rise as a mass leader. The flick has a stellar cast that includes Prakash Raj (as M Karunanidhi) and <em>Roja </em>actor Arvind Swami (as MGR). Bhagyashree too wiil be playing a key role in the magnum opus. Many feel, it has the potential to be a game changer for the <em>Tanu Weds Manu</em> star and establish her as a bankable name in the Tamil film industry.</p>