The execution lacks restraint and objectivity. Shoddy editing and a loud background score feels jarring. A former ‘filmwali’ rising to power doesn’t go down too well with the men and the misogyny is conveyed in a rather theatrical & repetitive manner. There couldn’t have been a better actor to play the Tamil screen icon and people’s leader.Ī lot of dialoguebaazi and dramatic slowmo walks populate the stretchy political second half. Swami is impeccable in his mannerisms and body language. He brings in a certain calm to the storm that engulfs Jaya. The actress finds a perfect companion in Arvind Swami as MGR, her mentor, the wind beneath her wings. As a woman scorned by people for loving fearlessly and feeling deeply, Kangana is outstanding. She elevates the formulaic script with quiet determination and powerful presence, cleverly not mimicking Jaya but getting the tone and nuances of her character right. She renders a powerful portrayal of a lovelorn woman who keeps rising like a phoenix from the ashes. A classic case of her screen character imitating her real life in a way. Kangana in the titular role channels her inner rebel and unflinching self assurance to make a point - she plays second fiddle to no one. Her relentless fight to earn her place in the society forms the crux of the film. Despite being cornered, slut shamed and humiliated time and again, she marches on with her head held high. Perceived as the ‘other woman’ in MGR’s life, who got things easy for being his blue eyed girl, Jaya had everything but respect at the beginning of her political career. The film essentially works for its poignant love story. The scenes where they indulge in phone conversations without uttering a single word but letting their silence do the talking are heartbreaking. Bound by the heart, the purity of their love stayed intact even as murky politics, power struggle and people got hellbent on parting the two. As days turned into decades, they became each other’s strength and weakness. She faced the wrath of his loyal followers, who deemed their extra marital relationship as illicit and a disgrace to his noble reputation. However, what lies at the heart of the tale is her unconditional love for MGR, despite the societal contempt of her.
Make no mistake, a woman’s fight for self respect and battle against patriarchy are integral to the story.
Director Vijay attempts to unravel her icy cold persona and look at her as a woman passionately driven by love. REVIEW: An iconic figure in Indian politics, Jayalalithaa’s political journey is known to most. Ramachandran (Arvind Swami) and her tumultuous rise to power as the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. STORY: The film chronicles the life of actor-turned-politician Jayalalithaa (Kangana Ranaut), her relationship with the legendary M.
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