Mahanadi was a film based on the life of Savitri, a renowned actress of the South Indian film industry. Keerthy Suresh essayed the role of Savitri directed by Nag Aswhin. Dulqer Salman played the role of her husband actor Gemini Ganesan.

The film released on May 9 in 2018 was a great success. Many came forward praising the film. Gemini Ganesan’s daughter Dr Kamala Selvaraj harshly criticised the film. She said her father was badly portrayed to glorify Savitri. This led to widespread discussions.

Now former actress Vanishree has come forward against the film. She said that she dozed off halfway while watching the film. Savitri’s life was nowhere in the second half of the film.

Vanishree was one of the leading figures in Tamil and Telugu films in the 60s and 70s. There is no twist and suspense in my life and I don’t want anyone to make a film on me, she said.