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Rashmika Mandanna to play MS Subbulakshmi

Rashmika Mandanna to play MS Subbulakshmi

2 sourcesUpdated 18 Sept 2026, 5:21 am Coverage regionsGlobal
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Rashmika Mandanna has been officially announced to play MS Subbulakshmi in a new biopic.

The film will be directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri with music by Anirudh Ravichander.

At a launch ceremony in Chennai, Mandanna said she would give her best to the role.

Why it mattersThe casting signals how the legendary singer’s life will be portrayed and whether Rashmika can carry a high-profile biopic.
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What coverage agrees on

All coverage agrees that Rashmika Mandanna has been cast as MS Subbulakshmi and that the project was launched in Chennai. The reporting also agrees that the production pairs her with Gowtam Tinnanuri and Anirudh Ravichander.

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What remains limited is the amount of confirmed detail beyond the casting and launch announcement. No further plot, production, or release information is provided in the supplied reporting.

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The supportive coverage emphasizes the announcement of Rashmika Mandanna in the role of MS Subbulakshmi and presents the project as a significant new biopic. It highlights Mandanna's commitment to give my best and frames the launch ceremony as a positive milestone. It also points to Kamal Haasan's backing as part of the project's encouraging reception.

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Rashmika on playing MS Subbulakshmi: I will definitely give my best

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The Times of India reports that actress Rashmika Mandanna has been officially announced to play the legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi in a new biopic directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri with music by Anirudh Ravichander. Speaking at a launch ceremony in Chennai on the singer's 110th birth anniversary, Mandanna expressed her gratitude and promised to give her best effort in the role. Actor Kamal Haasan, who gave the ceremonial clap for the project, acknowledged the immense challenge of portraying such a revered cultural icon and encouraged the actress to proceed bravely with the support of her team.