Roja star Arvind Swamy today shared his fresh pictures as MGR Thalaivar (Dr. M.G. Ramachandran) in the upcoming Kangana Ranaut-led movie Thalaivi. Incidentally, it is the death anniversary of the People's King of Tamil Nadu, and the release of these pictures was timed to mark this occasion.
In his post, the actor wrote, "It was not just an honour to play the role of Puratchi Thalaivar MGR, but a great responsibility. I thank director A.L. Vijay & producers @vishinduri @shaaileshrsingh for having faith in me. I humbly post these pics in Thalaivar’s memory, today. #Thalaivi #MGR #ArvindSwamiasMGR."
https://twitter.com/thearvindswami/status/1341964179729653760
This MGR look of the Bombay actor seems to have impressed the social media users. A user wrote, "Wow. That’s a superb effort from the costumes and makeup department. Looks legit. "
https://twitter.com/Vaishach/status/1341964657926365185
Another user said, "Looking superb sir... For a moment i thought it was MGR himself."
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Earlier yesterday the actor shared a picture from the movie in monochrome with his back to the camera. He wrote, "We will be releasing my new look from Thalaivi tomorrow morning at 10.00 AM on the occasion of the Death Anniversary of Puratchi Thalaivar MGR. Directed by A.L. Vijay; Produced by @vishinduri @ShaaileshRSingh #Thalaivi #MGR #ArvindSwamiasMGR @KanganaTeam."
https://twitter.com/thearvindswami/status/1341705383203631105
At the start of the year, Arvind Swamy shared his first look as MGR. He penned, "Here is my first look as Puratchi Thaliavar, Makkal Thilagam MGR in #Thalaivi. A teaser follows at 10.30 am today. Hope u like it."
https://twitter.com/thearvindswami/status/1218007768222720000
https://twitter.com/HaraAravindan/status/1218008183609757696
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Kangana Ranaut and Arwind Swamy's Thalaivi is a Biopic on the Life of Jayalalithaa
Thalaivi is the biopic on the life of the famous Tamil Nadu politician and long-serving (6 terms) Chief Minister of the state Jayalalithaa. She first started off her career as an actress in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada movies. Her liaison with MGR who after a successful stint in movies became one of the superstrong political figures in the South attracted a lot of attention.
https://twitter.com/I_Am_KingContro/status/1341968366244786176
Kangana Ranaut plays the title role of J. Jayalalithaa in the movie while Arvind Swamy will be portraying the legendary MGR.
https://twitter.com/lokeshreddy94/status/1341976137912737798
https://twitter.com/Poojash69665899/status/1341359909984563200
Pictures of Kanagna Ranaut as Thalaivi Jayalalithaa are already out and have received loads of appreciation for perfection.