Thalaivii (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2021, Thalaivii is a drama and history film directed by A. L. Vijay, running about 153 minutes. “Jaya journey... Cinema se CM tak” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The biopic charts the life of actor-turned-chief minister J. Jayalalitha and the relationship paving her rapid yet complicated path to power, who served five terms as the Chief Minister for the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Who’s in it. Thalaivii stars Kangana Ranaut as 'Amma' J. Jayalalithaa, Arvind Swamy as M. J. Ramachandran, Nassar as M. Karuna and Priyamani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Thalaivii has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thalaivii page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thalaivii tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thalaivii (2021)?
- In US, Thalaivii is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thalaivii worth watching?
- Thalaivii holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thalaivii?
- Thalaivii stars Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swamy, Nassar, Priyamani and Bhagyashree.
- When was Thalaivii released?
- Thalaivii was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.