<p>Kangana Ranaut looked stunning in a saree as she came to New Delhi for promotions of her film ‘Thalaivii’ on the life and rise to power of late J Jayalalithaa, 6-times chief minister of Tamil Nadu and people’s favourite Amma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to media at an event at The Imperial in the Indian capital city, the megastar Kangana Ranaut detailed her filming experience, playing Thalaivii on reel life and the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-theatres-unhappy-with-thalaivii-makers-demand-four-week-gap-between-its-premiere-on-theatres-and-ott-410511">controversy around multiplexes</a> not releasing the film in major metro cities. She spoke to WION about&nbsp;the need to discourage Hollywood films and promoting our Indian regional film industries instead.</p>

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<p>Shot in several Indian film languages with a purpose of widening the reach of the film based on the life of a feminist icon, Kangana did not mince words as she spoke about multiplexes bullying the film’s producers and not releasing the film in Hindi in the northern belt where the language happens to be the most-spoken one. “The film will not release in multiplexes unfortunately and will be available only on the single screens while they have in the past given preference to big hero films by big studios. This kind of groupism and gangism happens but we must support the film. I would like the audience to give the film its love and support.”</p>

<p>Speaking to WION, Kangana candidly mentioned that the way forward for filmmakers of the country is to support one another in lieu of her pan-India film. Since Thalaivii has been shot in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil, it was a conscious decision by makers to make the film accessible to all Indians. Kangana told WION, “We need to discourage American films, English films from taking over our screens. We need to behave like one nation with one purpose. We need to stop dividing each other based on South India-North India. We need to enjoy our films first.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There are so many films like the Malayali film industry, Tamil film industry, Telugu industry and even our Punjabi film industry is coming up. We need to encourage regional industries. It’s important we develop our own infrastructure as far as the creative industry is concerned. Otherwise the day is not far, the way Hollywood has destroyed German film industry, French film industry, Italian industry and made a monopoly all across the globe. That's what they are doing here also. And the fact that we don't appreciate each other and we’d rather see a dubbed Lion King, dubbed Jungle Book. We don't give a dubbed Malayali film that chance. That will not work in our favour. We must give our people a priority, our industry a priority and that is the only way to make an Atmanirmar Bharat,” she elaborated. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-thalaivii-review-arvind-swami-shines-as-mgr-kangana-ranaut-plays-herself-412068">Read our review of the film Thalaivii here.</a></p>

<p><em>Watch Thalaivii Hindi trailer here:</em></p>

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<p>Kangana also told WION that she hopes to look back at this film as a turning point in her career. She said, “In terms of an actor, it is a film which has given me tremendous scope to rise from where I already was and if it is appreciated, accepted the same way; then it will definitely be a turning point in my career.”</p>

<p>Kangana Ranaut feels the entertainment quotient of 'Thalaivii' is beyond every other film she’s done. While not one to compare between her films, she did say that since this is about the life of a very popular person, you also take back a lot from Thalaivii.</p>

<p>Kangana Ranaut starrer ‘Thalaivii’ was released in cinemas today all over the country.&nbsp;</p>


Kangana Ranaut looked stunning in a saree as she came to New Delhi for promotions of her film ‘Thalaivii’ on the life and rise to power of late J Jayalalithaa, 6-times chief minister of Tamil Nadu and people’s favourite Amma.

Kangana Ranaut looked stunning in a saree as she came to New Delhi for promotions of her film ‘Thalaivii’ on the life and rise to power of late J Jayalalithaa, 6-times chief minister of Tamil Nadu and people’s favourite Amma. Speaking to media at an event at The Imperial in the Indian capital city, the megastar Kangana Ranaut detailed her filming experience, playing Thalaivii on reel life and the ongoing controversy around multiplexes not releasing the film in major metro cities. She spoke to WION about the need to discourage Hollywood films and promoting our Indian regional film industries instead. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kangana Thalaivii (@kanganaranaut) × Shot in several Indian film languages with a purpose of widening the reach of the film based on the life of a feminist icon, Kangana did not mince words as she spoke about multiplexes bullying the film’s producers and not releasing the film in Hindi in the northern belt where the language happens to be the most-spoken one. “The film will not release in multiplexes unfortunately and will be available only on the single screens while they have in the past given preference to big hero films by big studios. This kind of groupism and gangism happens but we must support the film. I would like the audience to give the film its love and support.” Speaking to WION, Kangana candidly mentioned that the way forward for filmmakers of the country is to support one another in lieu of her pan-India film. Since Thalaivii has been shot in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil, it was a conscious decision by makers to make the film accessible to all Indians. Kangana told WION, “We need to discourage American films, English films from taking over our screens. We need to behave like one nation with one purpose. We need to stop dividing each other based on South India-North India. We need to enjoy our films first.” “There are so many films like the Malayali film industry, Tamil film industry, Telugu industry and even our Punjabi film industry is coming up. We need to encourage regional industries. It’s important we develop our own infrastructure as far as the creative industry is concerned. Otherwise the day is not far, the way Hollywood has destroyed German film industry, French film industry, Italian industry and made a monopoly all across the globe. That's what they are doing here also. And the fact that we don't appreciate each other and we’d rather see a dubbed Lion King, dubbed Jungle Book. We don't give a dubbed Malayali film that chance. That will not work in our favour. We must give our people a priority, our industry a priority and that is the only way to make an Atmanirmar Bharat,” she elaborated. Read our review of the film Thalaivii here. Watch Thalaivii Hindi trailer here: Kangana also told WION that she hopes to look back at this film as a turning point in her career. She said, “In terms of an actor, it is a film which has given me tremendous scope to rise from where I already was and if it is appreciated, accepted the same way; then it will definitely be a turning point in my career.” Kangana Ranaut feels the entertainment quotient of 'Thalaivii' is beyond every other film she’s done. While not one to compare between her films, she did say that since this is about the life of a very popular person, you also take back a lot from Thalaivii. Kangana Ranaut starrer ‘Thalaivii’ was released in cinemas today all over the country.

We need to discourage English films from taking over our screens: Kangana Ranaut to WION

<p>Kangana Ranaut is now requesting Maharashtra government to open theatres in the state as her biopic film ‘Thalaivii’ is ready to debut. Based on the life of late politician J Jayalalithaa, the film is a tentpole and is expected to drive in large numbers to theatres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actress wrote, “Cases in Maharashtra have decline. Requesting Maharashtra Government to #OpenUpCinemas in Maharashtra and save the dying film industry and theatres business.”</p>

<p>Recently, <b><a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kangana-ranaut" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/topics/kangana-ranaut&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjF0bWr8uvyAhWlkOYKHVmFDNIQFnoECAUQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw08oFasmaiUY1jpTgI_4TgE" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kangana-ranaut" target="_blank">Kangana Ranaut</a>&nbsp;</b>took to her Instagram and called the application “unprofessional” as she couldn't add film’s trailer to her profile. She wrote, “Dear @instagram I need to add my film trailer link to my profile I am told my profile is verified so you own it now, even though I have earned and build this name and profile over many years but on insta I need your permission to add anything to my own name or profile. Your team in India tells me that they need to take permissions of their international bosses... it’s been one week feeling like a slave of bunch of white idiots....Change your East India Company attitude.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-moved-by-theatres-decision-for-thalaiviis-south-screening-410799" hreflang="en">Kangana Ranaut 'moved' by theatres decision for Thalaivii's south screening</a></p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-theatres-unhappy-with-thalaivii-makers-demand-four-week-gap-between-its-premiere-on-theatres-and-ott-410511" hreflang="en">Theatres unhappy with 'Thalaivii' makers, demand four-week gap between its premiere on theatres and OTT</a></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the big ticket film ‘Thalaivii’ is directed by AL Vijay. The film also stars Bhagyashree and Arvind Swami in pivotal roles.</p>


Kangana Ranaut is now requesting Maharashtra government to open theatres in the state as her biopic film ‘Thalaivii’ is ready to debut. Based on the life of late politician J Jayalalithaa, the film is a tentpole and is expected to drive in large numbers to theatres.

Kangana Ranaut is now requesting Maharashtra government to open theatres in the state as her biopic film ‘Thalaivii’ is ready to debut. Based on the life of late politician J Jayalalithaa, the film is a tentpole and is expected to drive in large numbers to theatres. The actress wrote, “Cases in Maharashtra have decline. Requesting Maharashtra Government to #OpenUpCinemas in Maharashtra and save the dying film industry and theatres business.” Recently, Kangana Ranaut took to her Instagram and called the application “unprofessional” as she couldn't add film’s trailer to her profile. She wrote, “Dear @instagram I need to add my film trailer link to my profile I am told my profile is verified so you own it now, even though I have earned and build this name and profile over many years but on insta I need your permission to add anything to my own name or profile. Your team in India tells me that they need to take permissions of their international bosses... it’s been one week feeling like a slave of bunch of white idiots....Change your East India Company attitude.” Kangana Ranaut 'moved' by theatres decision for Thalaivii's south screening Theatres unhappy with 'Thalaivii' makers, demand four-week gap between its premiere on theatres and OTT Meanwhile, the big ticket film ‘Thalaivii’ is directed by AL Vijay. The film also stars Bhagyashree and Arvind Swami in pivotal roles.

Kangana Ranaut requests Maharashtra government to open theatres ahead of 'Thalaivii' premiere

<p>Not all theatre chains are happy with Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film ‘Thalaivii’ makers as they demand at least a four-week gap between its debut in theatres and on OTTs.</p>

<p>India's top two multiplex chains PVR Cinemas and INOX Leisure Ltd are refusing to screen the Hindi version of Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Thalaivii’, saying the window to its Netflix premiere is too narrow. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-watch-thalaivi-trailer-kangana-ranaut-impresses-as-jayalalithaa-in-biopic-372475">Watch Thalaivii trailer here</a></p>

<p>Based on the life of iconic actor-politician J Jayalalithaa, ‘Thalaivii’ is slated for release on 10 September. It is co-produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Shailesh R. Singh, along with Zee Studios.</p>

<p>Responding to the situation,&nbsp;&nbsp;PVR Cinemas released a statement requesting&nbsp;to keep a uniform window of 4 weeks across all language versions<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
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<p>'' 'Thalaivii' is one of the most keenly awaited films. Also, Ms Kangana Ranaut’s acting prowess and exceptional box office pull are well-established facts. We are thankful to the Thalaivii team for offering a 4-week theatrical window for its Tamil and Telugu language versions. We are delighted to be able to play 'Thalaivii' in Tamil and Telugu language at our cinemas, however, we are disappointed that for the Hindi language version, the 'Thalaivii' team has decided to offer only a 2-week window. We would like to appeal to Ms Kangana Ranaut, Mr Vishnu Induri &amp; Mr Shailesh Singh to keep a uniform window of 4 weeks across all language versions and therefore allow all cinemas across the country to showcase 'Thalaivii' to audiences, on the big screen.'' The Statement reads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Hindi version on Netflix is slated for a premiere within a fortnight of release in theatres. The Tamil and Telugu versions, on the other hand, have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sidharth-shuklas-funeral-takes-place-in-mumbai-rumoured-girlfriend-shehnaaz-gill-inconsolable-410483" hreflang="en">Sidharth Shukla's funeral takes place in Mumbai, rumoured girlfriend Shehnaaz Gill inconsolable</a></h2>


Not all theatre chains are happy with Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film ‘Thalaivii’ makers as they demand at least a four-week gap between its debut in theatres and on OTTs.

Not all theatre chains are happy with Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film ‘Thalaivii’ makers as they demand at least a four-week gap between its debut in theatres and on OTTs. India's top two multiplex chains PVR Cinemas and INOX Leisure Ltd are refusing to screen the Hindi version of Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Thalaivii’, saying the window to its Netflix premiere is too narrow. Watch Thalaivii trailer here Based on the life of iconic actor-politician J Jayalalithaa, ‘Thalaivii’ is slated for release on 10 September. It is co-produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Shailesh R. Singh, along with Zee Studios. Responding to the situation, PVR Cinemas released a statement requesting to keep a uniform window of 4 weeks across all language versions. '' 'Thalaivii' is one of the most keenly awaited films. Also, Ms Kangana Ranaut’s acting prowess and exceptional box office pull are well-established facts. We are thankful to the Thalaivii team for offering a 4-week theatrical window for its Tamil and Telugu language versions. We are delighted to be able to play 'Thalaivii' in Tamil and Telugu language at our cinemas, however, we are disappointed that for the Hindi language version, the 'Thalaivii' team has decided to offer only a 2-week window. We would like to appeal to Ms Kangana Ranaut, Mr Vishnu Induri & Mr Shailesh Singh to keep a uniform window of 4 weeks across all language versions and therefore allow all cinemas across the country to showcase 'Thalaivii' to audiences, on the big screen.'' The Statement reads. The Hindi version on Netflix is slated for a premiere within a fortnight of release in theatres. The Tamil and Telugu versions, on the other hand, have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video. Sidharth Shukla's funeral takes place in Mumbai, rumoured girlfriend Shehnaaz Gill inconsolable

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Kangana Ranaut requests Maharashtra government to open theatres ahead of 'Thalaivii' premiere

Theatres unhappy with 'Thalaivii' makers, demand four-week gap between its premiere on theatres and OTT