Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Rashmika Mandanna’s MS Blue Sari Honors M. S. Subbulakshmi
Rashmika Mandanna is preparing to play famous singer M. S. Subbulakshmi in a new film.
At the film’s launch, she wore a blue silk sari as a tribute to Subbulakshmi.
The deep blue shade is closely linked with the singer’s stage style.
Mandanna added jasmine flowers, gold jewellery and a red bindi.
She also wore another traditional silk sari.
The film was launched on Subbulakshmi’s 110th birthday.
Mandanna is reportedly training in Carnatic singing for the role.
Rashmika Mandanna wore a deep-blue Kanjivaram sari at the launch of the biopic M.S. – A Legacy On Screen.
The film launch took place at Chennai’s Music Academy on September 16, 2026, Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary.
The sari, from Aikyatha’s Suswaram Raga Edition, shifts from deep blue to purple and features gold zari and temple-inspired motifs.
Mandanna completed the look with traditional gold jewellery, a red bindi and jasmine flowers in her hair.
She also wore a second Kanchipuram silk sari; the film is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, with music by Anirudh Ravichander.
- Who
- Rashmika Mandanna, who will portray M. S. Subbulakshmi in M.S. – A Legacy On Screen.
- What
- Mandanna wore two traditional silk saris at the launch of the biographical film, including a deep-blue Kanjivaram sari honoring Subbulakshmi’s signature style.
- When
- The film launch was held on September 16, 2026; the article was published October 6, 2026.
- Where
- The launch took place at the Music Academy in Chennai.
- Why
- Mandanna’s clothing was chosen to pay tribute to Subbulakshmi and evoke the singer’s traditional style.
- Film
- M.S. – A Legacy On Screen
- Lead actor
- Rashmika Mandanna
- Subject
- M. S. Subbulakshmi
- Launch date
- September 16, 2026
- Launch venue
- Music Academy, Chennai
- Director
- Gowtam Tinnanuri
- Music
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Blue sari
- A Shankarabharanam Kanjivaram sari from Aikyatha’s Suswaram Raga Edition, listed at ₹49,999