Savitri took part in car races

Contrary to her homely and soft girl image onscreen in films like 'Gundamma Katha' and 'Raktha Sambandham', the legendary actress Savitri was a daring woman in real-life who used to take part in car races (in those days when women were reluctant to even go behind the wheels). This factoid was revealed by the makers of 'Mahanati' and unveiled a look of Keerthy Suresh beside a car.

Savitri had a great collection of vintage cars at her Chennai home as she was fascinated with the four wheelers. "Our film will be disclosing such unknown and interesting facets of her personal life. Our team worked hard to gather such rare information and worked on her varied looks as well," aver makers. The much-awaited biopic is being directed by Nag Ashwin who has done enough research on the revered actress and scripted an enchanting entertainer.

Surely, the audience would love to know more about her personal life than professional life, since her career is familiar to her fans and Telugu movie buffs. Showcasing her hitherto unknown traits is bound to take audience for a jolly ride.