J Jayalalithaa Biopic launched

A film on former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and actor J Jayalalithaa was announced on Wednesday. The film will be directed by award-winning Kollywood filmmaker Vijay of Madrasapattinam fame and the cast will see a mix of actors from Bollywood and south Indian film industry

Bankrolled by Vibri Media, the movie will focus on her achievements in both films and politics and will be launched on her birthday on February 24.

Addressed as Amma by many, Jayalalithaa had an illustrious political career. Her journey from cinema to an almost mythic political status was full of controversies. She made her film debut as a child artiste in Kannada film Sri Shaila Mahathme and ended up acting in over 140 films.