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'Thalaivi': On MGR's birth anniversary, makers of Kangana Ranaut-Arvind Swami starrer unveil their new still - Kangana Ranaut and Arvind Swami paid a tribute to MGR on his 104th birth anniversary.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 (ANI): Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut, who will be seen essaying the role of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Jayalalithaa, on Sunday paid tribute to MG Ramachandran (MGR) on the occasion of his 104th birth anniversary.

"During his CM tenures, he initiated numerous efforts towards poverty alleviation and also emphasised on women empowerment. Tributes to MGR on his Jayanti," the prime minister said.

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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.

AIADMK functionaries organised functions in several parts of the state, paid floral tributes to the late leader and held mass feeding programmes.

New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): Marking the death anniversary of the 'People's King' of Tamil Nadu Dr MG Ramachandran, the team of 'Thalaivi' on Thursday revealed a new look of southern star Arvind Swami as MGR from the film.

On the death anniversary, the new look essayed by Arvind Swami presents the legendary actor and respected politician MGR at the peak of his political career.

Marking the death anniversary of the Peoples King of Tamil Nadu Dr M. G. Ramachandran, the team of Thalaivi revealed a new look of Arvind Swami as MGR from the film.

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Later, both leaders paid floral tributes to MGR portrait beneath his statue at MGR Medical University in Guindy.

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Thalaivi also marks Arvind Swami’s re-entry into Bollywood.

'Thalaivi': Sharing his look from the film, Arvind Swami wrote, "Here is my first look as Puratchi  Thaliavar, Makkal Thilagam MGR in Thalaivi."

On the occasion of MG Ramachandran's 103rd birth anniversary, the makers of Kangana Ranaut-starrer Thalaivi shared the first look of actor Arvind Swami as MGR, the Tamil superstar and former Tamil Nadu CM.

Thalaivi also marks Arvind Swami’s re-entry into Bollywood.

Directed by AL Vijay, Thalaivi has Kangana Ranaut in the titular role. The film is slated for release on June 26. Reports suggest that Priyamani will be seen playing Sasikala.