Teaser of ‘Veeramangai Velu Nachiyar’ Unveiled on Her Birth Anniversary

The motion picture teaser of Veeramangai Velu Nachiyar, a biopic narrating the valiant history of India’s first woman freedom fighter, Velu Nachiyar, was unveiled on January 3 to commemorate her birth anniversary. The film, produced by J M Bashir under the Trends Cinemas banner and directed by R Aravintha Raj, is set to showcase the inspiring tale of the only queen to have defeated the British.

This ambitious project marks the acting debut of Ayisha, who takes on the titular role of Velu Nachiyar. Interestingly, Ayisha is the daughter of producer J M Bashir, who also plays a significant role as Periya Maruthu in the film. Bashir is known for his portrayal of Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar in the movie Desiya Thalaivar.

Speaking about the teaser launch, J M Bashir expressed his pride and joy in bringing Velu Nachiyar’s story to the silver screen. “It is a great honor to narrate the life of such an iconic figure. Having my daughter Ayisha in the lead role makes this project even more special. Releasing the teaser on Velu Nachiyar’s birth anniversary is a moment of immense happiness for us,” he said.

The movie’s production is progressing at a brisk pace, with shooting scheduled to take place in London next month. The team is aiming for a release to coincide with Velu Nachiyar’s birth anniversary next year.

Bashir highlighted the importance of educating today’s youth about the sacrifices of great historical figures like Velu Nachiyar. He emphasized that projects like Veeramangai Velu Nachiyar and Desiya Thalaivar aim to preserve and promote the legacy of India’s unsung heroes.

The script for the film has been meticulously developed after extensive research and study of historical documents. The technical crew includes J Sridhar as the cinematographer and Miracle Michael as the stunt choreographer, promising a visually engaging and action-packed narrative.

Veeramangai Velu Nachiyar is poised to be a cinematic tribute to a legendary freedom fighter, bringing her heroic story to a new generation of viewers.