Thalaivii has garnered immense love from the nation with Kangana’s power-packed performance as Jayalalithaa in the film. The film spines on the life biography of the politician, Jayalalithaa.

Of now, the actress has also shed light on her character buildup and her physical transformation and struggles she had to go through for her role in the film. Taking it to her Instagram handle, the actress has revealed that the transformation has led to permanent damages to her body.

Sharing pictures on Instagram, she wrote, “Gaining 20 kgs in 6 months and losing 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.” As quoted by Koi Moi.