Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivi to release on September 10

Actor Kangana Ranaut-starrer 'Thalaivii' has finally got a release date. It will now arrive in theatres on September 10. Kangana took to her Instagram account to announce the date and wrote, "The story of this iconic personality deserves to be witnessed only on the big screen. Pave way, for #Thalaivii as she is all set to make a superstar entry into the world of cinema, yet again, a place where she has always belonged! Thalaivii in cinemas near you on 10th September."

Directed by A.L Vijay, 'Thalaivii' revolves around the life of late politician Jayalalithaa. In the film, Kangana will be seen essaying the titular role of Jayalalithaa. Also, the film is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide in Hindi, Tamil and Telegu next month.

According to producer Vishnu Vardhan Induri, 'Thalaivii' has traced an "extensive journey with eternal experiences at every turn".

"As the theatres are reopening across the nation, we are very excited that fans can enjoy the grand experience of the legend's life on the silver screen. Jayalalithaa has always belonged to the cinema and bringing her story alive on the big screen was the only way to pay homage to this great legend and revolutionary leader," he said.

'Thalaivii' was earlier scheduled to release in April, but it got postponed due to the second wave of COVID-19.

She announced that she is taking over the directing duties for her upcoming movie “Emergency”, based on former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It was earlier reported that director Sai Kabir, who worked with Ranaut for her 2014 movie “Revolver Rani”, will be helming the project.

“Pleased to wear director’s hat again, after working on ‘Emergency’ for more than a year, I finally figured no one can direct it better than me, collaborating with fabulous writer Ritesh Shah, even if it means sacrificing on various acting assignments I am determined to do it,” she wrote in a post on Koo app.