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Trisha Krishnan to Play Jayalalithaa? JM Bashir Reveals Casting Plans for 'Puratchi Thalaivar MGR'
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What Happened?
JM Bashir is set to direct a biopic titled 'Puratchi Thalaivar MGR' about MG Ramachandran, with Trisha Krishnan in talks to portray Jayalalithaa. Filming will begin soon in Chennai.
Key points
- JM Bashir will portray MG Ramachandran in the film.
- The biopic will cover MGR's life, including his film career and political journey.
- Trisha is being considered for the role of Jayalalithaa, but her casting is not confirmed.
- The film will also feature characters based on political leaders M Karunanidhi and C N Annadurai.
- Filming is set to begin soon in Ramapuram, Chennai.
Key insights
- Trisha's potential role could attract more viewers to the biopic.
- The film aims to highlight the intertwined lives of MGR and Jayalalithaa.
- The inclusion of other political figures may broaden the film's historical context.
Why it matters
The casting of Trisha as Jayalalithaa could enhance the film's appeal due to her significant role in Tamil Nadu politics.
Entities
Trisha Krishnan· PersonJayalalithaa· PersonJM Bashir· PersonMG Ramachandran· PersonM Karunanidhi· PersonC N Annadurai· PersonTamil Nadu· State
Source
Times of India
