Rashmika Mandanna to Star as M.S. Subbulakshmi in Upcoming Biopic
Rashmika Mandanna has been officially confirmed to portray legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi in the upcoming biopic titled "M.S. - A Legacy on Screen." The film, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and produced by Allu Aravind, Bunny Vasu, and Rockline Venkatesh, will feature music by Anirudh Ravichander. The launch event is scheduled for September 16, 2026, in Chennai, coinciding with Subbulakshmi's 110th birth anniversary, with actor Kamal Haasan attending as chief guest. The Indian Choral Ensemble will perform a tribute during the event.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 28/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 15 Sept, 05:30 am. Other outlets followed.