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Rashmika Mandanna is set to play legendary Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi in Gowtam Tinnanuri’s upcoming biopic. Announcing the project, she called the role an ‘absolute honour.’
Rashmika Mandanna To Play MS Subbulakshmi In Biopic, Title And First Look To Be Unveiled Tomorrow
Rashmika Mandanna has officially been cast to play the late M.S. Subbulakshmi, India’s iconic Carnatic singer, in director Gowtam Tinnanuri’s upcoming biopic. Announcing the project on Instagram, Rashmika shared that the first look and title will be unveiled tomorrow, September 16, at 5:15 PM. The makers also officially announced the project, sharing that Rashmika will bring MS Subbulakshmi’s life story to the big screen. Anirudh Ravichander will be composing the music, while the pan-India film will be jointly produced by Allu Aravind, Rockline Venkatesh and Bunny Vas.
Rashmika Mandanna To Play MS Subbulakshmi In Gowtam Tinnauri’s Film
On September 15, Geetha Arts officially announced the film, while also revealing that a grand film launch event has been organised at The Music Academy in Chennai on Wednesday (September 16) to mark MS Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary. Kamal Haasan will attend the event as the special guest.
“A LEGACY begins with an unforgettable celebration Witness the grand launch of #MS – A Legacy On Screen, celebrating Bharat Ratna #MSSubbulakshmi Amma’s 110th Birth Anniversary with Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan garu as the Chief Guest. Starring: @rashmika_mandanna Directed by: @gowtamnaidu Music by: @anirudhofficial,” read the caption of the post.
Rashmika Mandanna On Starring As MS Subbulakshmi
Meanwhile, Rashmika also shared a poster, announcing the film. She revealed that the title and her first look poster will be unveiled tomorrow. “Some legends live beyond time. Some melodies live beyond generations. And some stories wait for the right moment to be told. Today, that journey begins and What an absolute honour it is. Title & First Look, Tomorrow 5:15 PM,” she wrote.
Who Was MS Subbulakshmi?
M.S. Subbulakshmi, born on September 16, 1916, in Madurai, was one of the most celebrated figures in the history of Carnatic music. Over a career spanning several decades, she took Indian classical music to audiences around the world and became a cultural icon. She was the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, in 1998. Her other major accolades included the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service in 1974, the Padma Bhushan in 1954 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1975. In 1966, she made history as the first Indian musician to perform at the United Nations General Assembly. Subbulakshmi died on December 11, 2004, in Chennai, at the age of 88.
Rashmika Mandanna’s Other Projects
Meanwhile, Rashmika has several other interesting projects in the pipeline. She is set to share screen space with her husband Vijay Deverakonda in the period drama Ranabaali. The actress will also be seen in the upcoming action film Mysaa.
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Ask News18Rashmika Mandanna has officially been cast to play the late M.S. Subbulakshmi in the upcoming biopic. Before Mandanna was officially cast, actresses Sai Pallavi and Rukmini Vasanth were also considered for the lead role.
Ask News18September 15, 2026, 18:59 IST