Back in May this year, when Mahanati hit the screens and a gorgeous Keerthy Suresh sashayed on the screen emulating the late Savitri Devi with such elan and grace, it wouldn’t have been an exaggeration if someone were to say that she’s got what it takes to carry a film all by herself. While she had some equally strong actors part of the cast, it was her performance that won hearts, it was her sincerity that had critics eating a humble pie about her, and it was her drive to carry the weight of an already popular (and controversial) late star and make it her own. It was the role of a lifetime and Keerthy knew that she’s not one to let go of such an opportunity.

The movie is still fresh in our hearts and will be in our memories forever. Marking this day, Keerthy posted an unconditional message with these absolutely wonderful pictures She quoted, “I fall short of words when I intend to talk about you. Thank you for leading me on board, being with me throughout the journey , showering me with your love and blessings. This would not have happened without you. Thank you #savitrima#vijayachamundeswarima @nag_ashwin The brain behind the cult , the man behind my confidence, the one who trusted me the most. What more could I have asked for Nagi ?! @swapnaduttchalasani, @priyankacdutt you women can’t get stronger than this , the two pillars who held everything together ! The tussles were all worth it isn’t it ?! ❤️@dancinemaniac you made history on screen Dani!! ❤️ @mickeyjmeyerofficial what more than a tribute like the#Mahanti song could you dedicate for her ?! ❤️ I thank all my wonderful co-actors without whom this would be an incomplete classic!@samantharuthprabhuoffl, @thedeverakonda @dqsalmaan, #RajendraPrasad sir and to all the other artists ❤️#Animaster for making me do which I thought I can’t do ❤️@styledbyindrakshi you styled and etched the history through the traditional sarees from @shahgaurang and Thank you @archanaraolabel ❤️ Thanks to all the technicians and every one in each departments for making this possible ! ❤️ I will be posting few favourites in memory of the journey today ! ❤️ Thank you #mahanati ❤️.”

But, these pictures were the most uncanny. Have a look:

 

 

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From where it all began ! The first few pictures are from the look test, few from the shoot and that one scene which was tough to replicate but had less screen time. Hope you all like it 😊❤️

A post shared by Keerthy Suresh (@keerthysureshofficial) on May 9, 2019 at 7:54am PDT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A beauty indeed. Keerthy Suresh will be unforgettable for perfectly nailing this role of her.