# Thalaivii (2021)

> A sweeping Indian biographical drama charts J. Jayalalithaa’s transformation from screen star to powerful Tamil Nadu political leader.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/413420

## Facts

- Runtime: 153 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: A. L. Vijay
- Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swamy, Nassar, Bharathi Kannan, Bhagyashree, Samuthirakani, Madhoo, Radha Ravi
- TMDB rating: 4.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10152736/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: grandiose, melodramatic, mythic, political drama night, biopic marathon

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