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Thalaivii(2021)

5.7/10
Tamil153 mins

Thalaivii (2021) is a 153-minute Tamil film directed by A. L. Vijay. Starring Kangana Ranaut, Vidhya Pradeep and Bharathi Kannan. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Thalaivii stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Director:A. L. Vijay
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Netflix
Theatrical Release
10 September 2021
Director
A. L. Vijay
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 33m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

This story follows the life of J. Jayalalitha, a famous actor who entered politics. It shows her complex relationships and the challenges she faced on her rapid rise to power. She eventually served five terms as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

From screen to power, her rise was legendary.

Film Details

5.7Rating
153Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 September 2021
Also Known AsThalaivi · Jaya · Thalaivii · หญิงเหล็กใจทมิฬ · 印度铁娘子

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identitycorruptionjusticepower
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's lead actress Kangana Ranaut learned Tamil for her role and delivered many lines in the language herself.
  • Director A. L. Vijay had previously directed a biopic of another Tamil icon, the cricketer M. S. Dhoni, in Tamil.
  • The movie faced legal challenges and delays from political groups concerned about its portrayal of historical events.
  • It was released simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi to reach a wider audience across India.
  • The production recreated period-specific sets, including the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly, for historical accuracy.
  • Arvind Swami, who played M. G. Ramachandran, had acted with the real Jayalalithaa in the 1993 film 'Gunaa'.
  • The film's title 'Thalaivii' is a feminine form of the Tamil word 'Thalaivi', meaning 'leader' or 'chief'.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thalaivii

M. Karuna-Original Music Composer15 films
M. Karuna-M. R. Radha14 films
R. N. Veerappan-Original Music Composer11 films
Director-Original Music Composer11 films
M. Karuna-M. J. Ramachandran10 films
Madhavan-Original Music Composer9 films
M. Karuna-Director9 films
M. Karuna-Valampuri John8 films
R. N. Veerappan-M. Karuna5 films
R. N. Veerappan-M. R. Radha5 films
Original Music Composer-Valampuri John4 films
M. Karuna-Party Member3 films
Madhavan-M. J. Ramachandran2 films
R. N. Veerappan-Sasi2 films
R. N. Veerappan-Valampuri John2 films

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