The sensational biopic of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Selvi J. Jayalalitha titled 'Thalaivi' is fast progressing directed by A.L. Vijay with Kangana Ranaut in the title role. The multilingual project is bankrolled by Vibri Media and Karma Media And Entertainment.

Arvind Swamy is playing the key role of the late film superstar turned Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran who is known as MGR to generations of Tamil people. In view of the 24th of December being the 33rd death anniversary of the Puratchi Thalaivar the 'Thalaivi' team has released stills of Arvind Swamy as MGR which has stunned social media with the exact likeness. Awestruck fans have posted messages that the legendary actor-politician has come back alive.

Arvind Swamy has shared his thoughts writing "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 Vishnu Induri, Shaailesh Singh for having faith in me. I humbly post these pics in Thalaivar’s memory, today."

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 pic.twitter.com/F4KY07Q4Dt

— arvind swami (@thearvindswami) December 24, 2020