Vijayendra Prasad explains the challenges in penning Jayaa’s biopic

We had reported a few days ago that veteran writer V Vijayendra Prasad has been roped in to pen the script for yesteryear heroine and former CM of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa’s biopic. Titled Thalaivi, the biopic stars Kangana Ranaut.

In a latest interview with a popular English daily, Vijayendra Prasad opened up about the challenges involved in writing the script for Jayalalithaa’s biopic. “The various stages in her life have staggering layers. It will be a challenge to select which phases in her life would go into the film. I have to make sure the facts that go into the film are precise. Otherwise, her fans would not forgive me,” said the senior writer.

Vijayendra Prasad also said that every incident in Jayaa’s life is recorded a d that he cannot afford any flights of fancy. by taking cinematic liberty and adding any scene for dramatic impact. Noted Tamil filmmaker AL Vijay will direct Thalaivi and NTR biopic producer Vishnu Induri will be bankrolling the project.