MGR 104th birth anniversary: Kangana Ranaut pays tribute to iconic leader; Shares Thalaivi teaser Kangana Ranaut took this occasion to share the teaser of her upcoming Thalaivi. The film is based on life of former chief minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalaithaa. Written By MGR 104th birth anniversary: Kangana Ranaut pays tribute to iconic leader; Shares Thalaivi teaser 6 Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut paid tribute to former Tamil Nadu chief minister and legendary south actor MG Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR, on his 104 th birth anniversary. On this occasion, the Tanu weds Manu actress shared the teaser of her upcoming film Thalaivi which is based on J Jayalalithaa, who was also chief minister Tamil Nadu. The video went viral in no time and fans also started showering love to it. Her comment section is flooded with good wishes from the fans.