Bollywood superstar and national Award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut`s much-awaited film “Thalaivi” will be released soon. The trailer was released on Kangana`s birthday on 23rd March. The film “Thalaivi” documents the life and times of the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, chronicling her transition from a movie star into a politician. The film also marks Kangana`s return to Tamil cinema after a gap of 12 years, after working in “Dhaam Dhoom” (2008) with Jayam Ravi. Kangana had won the National Award for Best Actress for PANGA and MANIKARNIKA: THE QUEEN OF JHANSI. The trailer shows glimpses of Jayalalithaa`s rise as a movie star through her association with the iconic superstar-politician MGR. It also shows her rise to become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. “Thalaivi” also stars Arvind Swamy as MGR, Nassar, Bhagyashree, Samuthrakani and Madhu Bala. The feature has been written by Baahubali writer KV Vijayendra Prasad and Madhan Karky. Directed by Vijay, the film has music by G.V. Prakash and is set for release on April 23rd.