Rashmika Mandanna Officially Locked to Play MS Subbulakshmi in Biopic; Anirudh Ravichander to Compose Music

Rashmika Mandanna has been officially confirmed to portray legendary Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi in her forthcoming biopic. The project is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, with Anirudh Ravichander attached to compose the songs and the film’s background score. The makers announced that the film’s official launch is planned for September 16, 2026, aligning with Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary, with Kamal Haasan slated to attend as chief guest. DPiFF release coverage will track further developments.

MS Subbulakshmi, born September 16, 1916, in Madurai, rose to prominence in Carnatic music and Indian cinema. She received Carnatic training under Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and later Hindustani training under Pandit Narayanrao Vyas. Subbulakshmi performed publicly from a young age, making her first public appearance at 11 in 1927 at the Rockfort Temple in Tiruchirappalli. She acted in films such as Sevasadanam and Meera, and she passed away on December 11, 2004, at the age of 88.

Rashmika Mandanna’s screen slate continues to grow. She will next star alongside Vijay Deverakonda in the period action drama Ranabaali, which is slated to release on October 16, 2026. She is also set to headline Mysaa, directed by Rawindra Pulle, with a scheduled release on November 27, 2026. The actress is widely linked to Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone’s project Raaka, though official confirmation regarding her involvement remains awaited. For context on Ranabaali’s reception, see the Hindustan Times teaser coverage and the India Today teaser report.

As the MS Subbulakshmi biopic progresses toward its launch, Kamal Haasan is confirmed to attend the event as chief guest. The production has signaled that more details will follow ahead of the September debut.

The latest confirmed takeaway is that Rashmika Mandanna will lead the Subbulakshmi biopic, with Gowtam Tinnanuri directing and Anirudh Ravichander composing. DPIFF will continue to monitor official announcements and release plans as they emerge.