Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Rashmika Mandanna Reportedly Chosen for MS Subbulakshmi Biopic
A movie about singer M.S. Subbulakshmi is being planned.
Reports say Rashmika Mandanna will play the singer.
Sai Pallavi and Rukmini Vasanth were considered earlier.
Sai Pallavi was reportedly interested in the role, but her busy schedule made her dates difficult to secure.
Rashmika is said to have won the part after a look test.
She will need to show Subbulakshmi’s calm personality and stage presence.
Gowtam Tinnanuri will direct the currently untitled film.
Geetha Arts, Bunny Vas and Rockline Venkatesh are backing it.
The filmmakers may announce more details on September 16, 2026.
Rashmika Mandanna has reportedly been finalised to portray Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi.
Sai Pallavi was reportedly the first choice, while Rukmini Vasanth was also considered.
Rashmika reportedly secured the role after a successful look test.
The pan-India biopic will be directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and backed by Geetha Arts, Bunny Vas and Rockline Venkatesh.
The makers reportedly plan to announce the title, cast and crew on September 16, 2026, Subbulakshmi’s birth anniversary.
- Who
- Rashmika Mandanna is reportedly set to play M.S. Subbulakshmi, with Gowtam Tinnanuri directing.
- What
- An upcoming biographical film about Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi is being developed.
- When
- The makers reportedly plan an official announcement on September 16, 2026, Subbulakshmi’s birth anniversary.
- Why
- The film is intended to portray M.S. Subbulakshmi’s life, personality and public image on screen.
- Reported lead actor
- Rashmika Mandanna
- Biopic subject
- M.S. Subbulakshmi
- Director
- Gowtam Tinnanuri
- Earlier considerations
- Sai Pallavi and Rukmini Vasanth
- Production backing
- Geetha Arts, Bunny Vas and Rockline Venkatesh
- Planned announcement
- September 16, 2026
- Film status
- Currently untitled; story and music details have not been revealed
