"they can also rise above petty human emotions"
Kangana Ranaut has taken aim at Bollywood for not appreciating Thalaivii.
The biopic received a positive response from audiences following its release on September 10, 2021.
Now that the film is on streaming platforms, Kangana wrote a note of gratitude for her team.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Kangana said:
“Rarely a film loved passionately and unanimously… And Thalaivii is one such film. I am glad people getting to know Purchai Thalaivi Dr J Jayalalithaa’s story.
“Also big thanks to my team for making a film which is a shining diamond in my filmography. #gratitude.”
Thalaivii is based on the life of actress-turned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
Kangana starred as the politician while Arvind Swami starred as MG Ramachandran.
The biopic explores Jayalalithaa’s rise as an actress and politician. It also portrays the relationship between Jayalalithaa and MGR.
Thalaivii is now streaming on OTT platforms, meaning that more people can watch it.
Although the film was released in cinemas in several parts of India, it did not see a theatrical release in Mumbai.
Kangana has now expressed her anger towards Bollywood.
Referring to the “Bollywood Mafia”, Kangana has urged the industry to show support by appreciating her film.
She said: “Meanwhile waiting for Bollywood Mafia to keep our political and ideological differences aside
“Just how I don’t find it difficult to appreciate genuine art.
“Maybe they can also rise above petty human emotions and for once let art win #Thalaivii.”
Thalaivii is directed by AL Vijay and written by KV Vijayendra Prasad, Madhan Karky (Tamil), and Rajat Arora (Hindi).
The film also features Nassar, Bhagyashree, Raj Arjun, Madhoo, Jisshu Sengupta, Thambi Ramaiah, Shamna Kasim and Samuthirakani in supporting roles.
On the work front, Kangana has wrapped up Sarvesh Mewara’s Tejas where she plays an Indian Air Force pilot.
She also has Razneesh Ghai’s Dhaakad in the pipeline.
Kangana is now preparing for her next two films, Emergency, which is based on former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
She is set to star as the former PM and will also direct the project.
Kangana will also star in Sita – The Incarnation, where she will play the title role.
Kangana previously slammed Bollywood for being “toxic” compared to regional film industries.
She said: “What is very striking about regional cinema is that at least they find some common ground.
“They’re chameleons, and that’s something that they resonate with.”
“Whereas in Hindi films, because we’ve all migrated to Mumbai, there is so much diversity there, yet there is a bit of tension always.
“Everybody wants to pull everybody down, that’s not helping at all.
“It’s become such a toxic place that somehow, nobody is happy for another person, and we are not able to find a common ground we are able to identify with.”
Kangana had say that finding common ground is important in order to avoid “getting carried away with petty human emotions”.
She continued: “A place where there is no love, no empathy, no sense of camaraderie, no sense of compassion, you can only imagine how toxic that place is going to be.
“Whereas regional cinema is going higher and higher, and we are also seeking some kind of place (in an industry) where people are so wonderful to each other.
“I hope it remains like that and too many people coming in here don’t ruin it.”
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