The long-rumoured biopic on Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi has finally locked its lead. Production banner Geetha Arts took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm that Rashmika Mandanna will portray the Carnatic singing maestro in #MS – A Legacy On Screen. The announcement was made alongside details of a grand launch event timed to coincide with Subbulakshmi Amma’s 110th birth anniversary, with Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan attending as chief guest.
In its official post, Geetha Arts wrote: “A LEGACY begins with an unforgettable celebration… Witness the grand launch of #MS - A Legacy On Screen, celebrating Bharat Ratna #MSSubbulakshmi Amma's 110th Birth Anniversary with Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan garu as Chief Guest. Starring @iamRashmika… Directed by @gowtam19… Music by @anirudhofficial #MSBiopic @GeethaArts @RocklineEnt @BunnyVasWorks #AlluAravind @RLVenkatesh @TheBunnyVas.”
The project brings together director Gowtam Tinnanuri and composer Anirudh Ravichander, marking a high-profile collaboration for a biopic that aims to honour Subbulakshmi’s enduring cultural impact. Casting Rashmika — a pan-India star with a strong musical connect in her filmography — signals the producers’ intent to present the legend’s story to a wide, contemporary audience while staying rooted in tradition.
A LEGACY begins with an unforgettable celebration 🎶✨
Witness the grand launch of #MS - A Legacy On Screen, celebrating Bharat Ratna #MSSubbulakshmi Amma's 110th Birth Anniversary with Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan garu as Chief Guest ❤️❤️
Starring @iamRashmika
Directed by… pic.twitter.com/1ebZtkDTrU— Geetha Arts (@GeethaArts) September 15, 2026
The announcement comes as Rashmika Mandanna gears up for a packed release window. Her first film with husband Vijay Deverakonda post-wedding, Ranabaali, is slated for October 16. This will be followed by the action drama Mysaa, scheduled to hit cinemas on November 27.
Beyond that, Rashmika is also expected to feature in Allu Arjun’s multi-starrer Raaka, which reportedly includes Deepika Padukone among its ensemble. Industry buzz suggests Rashmika will be seen in an antagonist role in the film, adding another dimension to her evolving filmography.
M.S. Subbulakshmi’s life and music have been the subject of admiration across generations, and earlier reports had linked several actresses to the role before the final call. With Geetha Arts, Rockline Entertainments, and Bunny Vas Works backing the project, the film is positioned as a prestige biopic that blends legacy storytelling with modern cinematic scale.
As production details unfold, all eyes will be on how Rashmika prepares for the vocally and emotionally demanding role—and how Tinnanuri and Anirudh translate Subbulakshmi’s legacy into a compelling big-screen experience.
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