Madhoo Arvind Swami reunite: Kangana Ranaut's film ThalaiviΒ trailer had excited viewers for numerous reasons. While the trailer looks sharp and promises to cover the many aspects of its subject J Jayalalitha's life, it has also brought back a much-loved pair from the 90s on screen after nearly three decades.
Apart from Ranaut in the lead, Thalaivi also features actors Madhoo and Arvind Swami in crucial roles. The pair worked together in the Tamil film Roja in 1992. This Mani Ratnam film was also dubbed and released in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Marathi. In Thalaivi, Madhoo plays the role of Janaki Ramachandran, wife of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MG Ramachandran whose role will be essayed by Arvind Swami.
The duo was spotted in the trailer, which made the netizens curious about their roles in the film. many of the fans were reminded of the film Roja and the duo's chemistry in the film. They also termed it 'Roja feels'.
#Thalaivi Biopic..π
β Priyanka _Rk (@PriyankaRk8) March 25, 2021
Madhoo Mam is Perfect Role Played in Janaki..π
More Exited to see it..π₯
Evergreen Roja..π@madhoo69 pic.twitter.com/YIf0ztB8t1
@STUPIDREACTIONS @RickSegall recognise these to stars in #Thalaivi ?? #ArvindSwamy and #Madhoo. #Roja pic.twitter.com/Qt9H5M1bzg
β Anoop.A.R (@aar494) March 24, 2021
One user tweeted, "Woah #ThalaiviTrailer Did I spot Roja pair Arvind Swamy n Madhubala in this trailer? What a strange coincidence. What character's they might be playing? Arvind Swamy's look was like MGR. Have to search it up."
Woah #ThalaiviTrailer
β π₯ (@_Vandita__) March 23, 2021
Did I spot Roja pair Arvind Swamy n Madhubala in this trailer? What strange coincidence.
What character's they might be playing?
Arvind Swamy's look was like MGR. Have to search it up .
While another user tweeted, "Those who didn't observe.. Arvind Swamy plays MGR and Madhubala plays his wife Janaki Ramachandran. Roja feels all over again! #ThalaiviTrailer #Thalaivi @KanganaTeam"
Those who didn't observe.. Arvind Swamy plays MGR and Madhubala plays his wife Janaki Ramachandran. Roja feels all over again! #ThalaiviTrailer #Thalaivi @KanganaTeam
β Nikhil (@nikhils1829) March 23, 2021
Directed by Vijay, ThalaiviΒ will have a theatrical release on April 23. Apart from Ranaut, Madhoo and Swami, the film also features Bhagyashree and Shamna Kasim (Poorna) in key roles.
On Madhoo's birthday today, A new poster of the film has been released that features her and Swami. "Wishing #Madhoo #Madhubala Garu a very Happy Birthday from the #Thalaivi team," read the tweet.
Wishing #Madhoo #Madhubala Garu a very Happy Birthday from the #Thalaivi team π#HBDMadhoo #HBDMadubala pic.twitter.com/qG2cXGkmm1
β Zee Studios (@ZeeStudios_) March 26, 2021
Watch the film's trailer here: