<p>Actor Kangana Ranaut’s latest movie <em>Thalaivii</em>, which hit the screens on Friday (September 10), has opened to a decent response at the Tamil Nadu box office. According to initial reports, it raked in around Rs 75 lakh in the state on the opening day.</p>.<p>While the film could have collected more, this is a respectable figure given the fact that these are Covid times and cinemas are operating at 50 per cent capacity to ensure social distancing. Moreover, Kangana isn’t a known name for the Tamil audience as she has primarily worked in Bollywood.</p>.<p><strong>Also read |</strong> <strong><a href="http://deccanherald.com/entertainment/five-kangana-ranaut-movies-to-watch-if-you-loved-thalaivii-1029200.html" target="_blank">Five Kangana Ranaut movies to watch if you loved ‘Thalaivii’</a></strong></p>.<p>Thailaivii, directed by A L Vijay, revolves around the life of the former and late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and highlights her journey from a film star to a mass leader. The film has an impressive supporting cast that includes Arvind Swami, Nassar, and Bhagyashree. The <em>Kadal </em>actor essays the role of the iconic MGR in the biggie, which explores his relationship with ‘Amma’. Nassar, on the other hand, plays the late Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) patriarch M Karunanidhi in the film.</p>.<p><em>Thalaivii </em>has received rave reviews with most critics praising the top-notch performances and the dramatic presentation. The word of mouth is positive. The film is unlikely to face competition from the Hollywood biggies <em>Shang Chi</em> and <em>F9 </em>in most centres as they cater to completely different audiences. The film, either way, needs to witness growth over the weekend in order to emerge as a major commercial success.</p>.<p>Kangana, meanwhile, is going through a busy phase on the work front. The star will soon be seen in <em>Tejas</em>, which features her in the role of air force officer. Bollywood’s ‘Queen’ is awaiting the release of the actioner <em>Dhaakad</em>. The <em>Tanu Weds Manu</em> star will soon begin work on her latest magnum opus <em>Manikarnika Returns</em>, which is based on the life of Kashmir’s ‘Warrior Queen’ Didda.</p>
<p>Actor Kangana Ranaut’s latest movie <em>Thalaivii</em>, which hit the screens on Friday (September 10), has opened to a decent response at the Tamil Nadu box office. According to initial reports, it raked in around Rs 75 lakh in the state on the opening day.</p>.<p>While the film could have collected more, this is a respectable figure given the fact that these are Covid times and cinemas are operating at 50 per cent capacity to ensure social distancing. Moreover, Kangana isn’t a known name for the Tamil audience as she has primarily worked in Bollywood.</p>.<p><strong>Also read |</strong> <strong><a href="http://deccanherald.com/entertainment/five-kangana-ranaut-movies-to-watch-if-you-loved-thalaivii-1029200.html" target="_blank">Five Kangana Ranaut movies to watch if you loved ‘Thalaivii’</a></strong></p>.<p>Thailaivii, directed by A L Vijay, revolves around the life of the former and late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and highlights her journey from a film star to a mass leader. The film has an impressive supporting cast that includes Arvind Swami, Nassar, and Bhagyashree. The <em>Kadal </em>actor essays the role of the iconic MGR in the biggie, which explores his relationship with ‘Amma’. Nassar, on the other hand, plays the late Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) patriarch M Karunanidhi in the film.</p>.<p><em>Thalaivii </em>has received rave reviews with most critics praising the top-notch performances and the dramatic presentation. The word of mouth is positive. The film is unlikely to face competition from the Hollywood biggies <em>Shang Chi</em> and <em>F9 </em>in most centres as they cater to completely different audiences. The film, either way, needs to witness growth over the weekend in order to emerge as a major commercial success.</p>.<p>Kangana, meanwhile, is going through a busy phase on the work front. The star will soon be seen in <em>Tejas</em>, which features her in the role of air force officer. Bollywood’s ‘Queen’ is awaiting the release of the actioner <em>Dhaakad</em>. The <em>Tanu Weds Manu</em> star will soon begin work on her latest magnum opus <em>Manikarnika Returns</em>, which is based on the life of Kashmir’s ‘Warrior Queen’ Didda.</p>