Kangana Ranaut reveals she lost 20 kilos in six months after ‘Thalaivii’ release – Times of India

Kangana Ranaut is basking in the success of her latest release ‘Thalaivii’, wherein she essayed the role of actress-turned-politician J Jayalalithaa. For her onscreen transformation, Kangana underwent a massive physical change and she opened up about the same in her latest Instagram post. “Gaining 20 kgs in 6 months and loosing it all within 6 months that too in my thirties messed up many things in my body …. I also have permanent stretch marks as well but art comes to life with a price and more often than not price is the artist him/herself #thalaivii,” Kangana had shared.

The actress also shared a before and after picture along with her note on transformation. Directed by AL Vijay, ‘Thalaivii’ also stars Arvind Swami and Bhagyashree in pivotal roles. Soon after the release of ‘Thalaivii’, Kangana Ranaut went on to begin work on her next action entertainer ‘Tejas’. She plays the role of an air force office in this film, which is being directed by Sarvesh Mewara and is bankrolled by Ronnie Screwvala.

In the coming months, Kangana Ranaut has a busy schedule ahead with ‘Dhaakad’, ‘Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda’ and ‘Emergency’. Recently, the actress had announced that she will essay the role of Goddess Sita in period drama ‘The Incarnation Sita’. Speaking about the epic drama, director Alaukik Desai had said in a statement, “Universe does help those who surrender to it with belief. What was a mirage, is now clarity. A dream of a pious character never explored is now a reality. I am ecstatic to bring Kangana Ranaut on board as SITA. This pious journey will change the course of how we perceive our mythology.Thank you SS Studio for your immense support and belief.”