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Rashmika Mandanna Reportedly Considered for MS Subbulakshmi Biopic
A new film may tell the story of famous singer MS Subbulakshmi.
Reports say actress Rashmika Mandanna might play her.
The movie does not have an announced title yet.
Other actresses, Sai Pallavi and Rukmini Vasanth, were reportedly considered earlier.
The filmmakers may share official news on September 16.
That date is MS Subbulakshmi’s birthday.
She was a celebrated Carnatic and classical singer from India.
She received the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, and died in 2004 at age 88.
Rashmika Mandanna is reportedly being considered to portray Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi in an untitled biopic.
The film is expected to chronicle Subbulakshmi’s life and musical journey.
Sai Pallavi and Rukmini Vasanth were reportedly considered for the role before Mandanna.
The makers are expected to announce the casting on September 16, Subbulakshmi’s birthday.
MS Subbulakshmi was the first musician to receive India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna.
- Who
- Rashmika Mandanna is reportedly being considered to play legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi.
- What
- An untitled biopic about MS Subbulakshmi is reportedly in development.
- Where
- MS Subbulakshmi was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and later died at her home in Kotturpuram, Chennai.
- When
- The makers are expected to issue an announcement on September 16, Subbulakshmi’s birthday.
- Why
- The film aims to chronicle Subbulakshmi’s life and remarkable musical journey.
Key facts
- Project
- An untitled biopic on MS Subbulakshmi
- Reported lead actress
- Rashmika Mandanna
- Earlier reported choices
- Sai Pallavi and Rukmini Vasanth
- Expected announcement
- September 16, MS Subbulakshmi’s birthday
- Subject
- MS Subbulakshmi, a legendary Carnatic and classical vocalist
- Major honour
- Bharat Ratna
- Subbulakshmi’s death
- December 11, 2004, at age 88
Sources
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