Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Rashmika Mandanna Begins MS Subbulakshmi Biopic Journey With Family Blessings
Rashmika Mandanna will play famous singer MS Subbulakshmi in a movie about her life.
This kind of movie is called a biopic.
The film was launched in Chennai on Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary.
Kamal Haasan helped begin the first shot.
He said playing Subbulakshmi would be extremely challenging, like portraying Michael Jackson.
Rashmika said she feels grateful for the opportunity and promised to work hard.
She later met Subbulakshmi’s family at a temple.
The family has given support to the movie.
Gowtam Tinnanuri is directing, and Anirudh Ravichander is creating the music.
Rashmika Mandanna will portray legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi in the biopic M.S. – A Legacy On Screen.
The film was launched at the Music Academy in Chennai on Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary.
Kamal Haasan gave the ceremonial first-shot clap and compared the role’s pressure to portraying Michael Jackson.
Rashmika met Subbulakshmi’s family at a temple and thanked them for their support of the project.
Gowtam Tinnanuri is directing, Anirudh Ravichander is composing, and the film is planned as a pan-India release.
- Who
- Rashmika Mandanna will play MS Subbulakshmi; Gowtam Tinnanuri is directing, and Kamal Haasan attended the launch.
- What
- A biopic about Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi was officially launched, followed by Rashmika’s meeting with the singer’s family.
- When
- The launch took place on Wednesday, 16 September, on Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary; the family meeting was reported on 17 September.
- Where
- The launch was held at the Music Academy in Chennai, and the family meeting took place at a temple.
- Why
- The film is being made to present Subbulakshmi’s life, legacy and influence as a major Indian musical figure.
- Lead actor
- Rashmika Mandanna
- Biopic subject
- Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi
- Reported film title
- M.S. – A Legacy On Screen; one report describes the project as yet untitled
- Director
- Gowtam Tinnanuri
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Producers
- Allu Aravind, Rockline Venkatesh and Bunny Vasu
- Production companies
- Geetha Arts, Rockline Entertainments and BV Works
- Release plan
- Pan-India release across multiple languages
