Kangana Ranaut never ceases to make headlines, be it for her never-ending controversies, stellar performances in films or her strong social media presence.

The 33-year-old actor has always maintained that her films are a way of speaking her mind about political and social issues. After completing the shoot of Thalaivi (in which she plays former TamilNadu CM Jayalalithaa), Kangana has come onboard another film with a political background.

Kangana will play the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in an upcoming political drama. She said the yet-untitled film is not a biopic and has also revealed that many prominent actors will be a part of the upcoming project.  

"Yes, we are working on the project and the script is in final stages. It is not the biopic of Indira Gandhi, it is a grand period film, to be precise a political drama that will help my generation to understand (the) socio-political landscape of current India," said Kangana, in a statement released by her office.

"Many prominent actors will be part of this film and of course I am looking forward to playing the most iconic leader that we have had in the history of Indian politics," said the actress.

Kangana added that "the film is based on a book", although she did not elaborate on which written work. The actress will produce the film that will feature Emergency and Operation Blue Star as well.

Announcing the film, the actress tweeted, "Happy to announce my dear friend Sai Kabir and I are collaborating on a political drama. Produced by Manikarnika Films. Written  and Directed by Sai Kabir." She added, "This is a photoshoot about iconic women I did in the beginning of my career, little did I know one day I will get to play the iconic leader on screen."

Happy to announce my dear friend Sai Kabir and I are collaborating on a political drama. Produced by Manikarnika Films. Written and Directed by Sai Kabir 🥰 https://t.co/wpThWV0kME

— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 29, 2021

This is a photoshoot about iconic women I did in the beginning of my career, little did I know one day I will get to play the iconic leader on screen. https://t.co/ankkaNevH2

— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 29, 2021

Director Sai Kabir, who worked with Kangana earlier in "Revolver Rani" will write the story and screenplay, and also direct the project. The period film will be mounted on a very big scale, and would have actors portraying Sanjay Gandhi, Rajeev Gandhi, Morarji Desai, and Lal Bahadur Shashtri among other prominent figures.

She was very beautiful, not pin up girl type beautiful, her face was like when all the swords are drawn just before the King’s command....- Khushwant Singh pic.twitter.com/p4IrHC4OWV

— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 29, 2021

Here’s how people reacted to this announcement on Twitter:

Swara will play Priyanka

— ⚫️ ⚪️ (@unlimitedbanter) January 29, 2021

Liberals be like WTF, swara kyun nahi

— Sonel (@sooNEL) January 29, 2021

Thanks for letting the audience know the truth behind Indira..

— Jinkismita Talukdar 🇮🇳 (@Quantilafreedom) January 29, 2021

Congrats , Only you can Play Indira Gandhi onscreen. Waiting for it 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Cv2RWSKUkL

— 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞 (@NaviKRStan) January 29, 2021

Waiting

— Heena Singh (@HeenaSi74126743) January 29, 2021

Kangana Ranaut is the only actress who can play Indira Gandhi onscreen. From facial structure to gestures to attitude, she already resembles her so much.
It's a role she is born to playpic.twitter.com/YWF51hLMeV

— 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞 (@NaviKRStan) January 29, 2021

Iconic what? Next people will say Hitler was iconic n great? I hope congress will watch n appreciate this. I m not interested.

— मोदीमय भक्त (@Indian08670358) January 29, 2021

I wish to see you as real PM someday...from BJP.

— @mit@bh (@being_soul_) January 29, 2021

Congratulations ma'am looking forward to watch this one

— Damanadhikary14 (@adhikari_daman) January 29, 2021

Kabir flew to Bhopal where Kangana is currently shooting for Dhaakad and has already had a few sittings with the actress. The screenplay is ready, according to sources.

Other than Dhakaad, Kangana Ranaut also has the film Tejas in the pipeline. In a statement, she said, "Tejas is an exhilarating story where I have the privilege of playing an air force pilot. I am honoured to be a part of a film that celebrates these brave men & women in uniform who make immense sacrifices in the line of duty everyday. Our film celebrates the armed forces and its heroes ... Excited to take this journey with Sarvesh and Ronnie."

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Recently, she also announced that she will star in the second installment of the Manikarnika franchise, titled Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda.

Needless to say, we are really looking forward to Kangana's releases, all of which seem promising. How excited are you for this one? Let us know in the comments section below.

(With inputs from IANS)

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