It is now official that Rashmika Mandanna will essay the role of legendary singer MS Subbulakshmi in her upcoming biopic. The film was officially launched on MS Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary. During the title and first-look launch event, the makers announced the film’s title as ‘M.S A Legacy On Screen’.Veteran actor Kamal Haasan gave the first clap, officially marking the beginning of the film. Rashmika Mandanna, Kamal Haasan and veteran producer Allu Aravind were present at the event.
Rashmika Mandanna expresses gratitude for portraying MS Subbulakshmi
Speaking at the event, the Ranabaali actress expressed her gratitude for being part of the project. She also spoke about the profound impact of MS Subbulakshmi’s voice.“I feel very proud to speak in front of you all. Right now, I have only one feeling in my heart, and that is gratitude. You all came here to join us to specially celebrate Amma, so thank you so much. Amma, happy birthday, Amma. Today, we are going to celebrate you, Amma. When you sit and watch this, if a small smile appears on your face, I will be so happy. There is a unique divine power in your voice. When listening to it, I genuinely feel like I am sitting in the presence of God,” she said.Rashmika also promised to give her best to the role.“Amma, you chose me to be a small part of your life—for that, I am always grateful, and I always will be. I will definitely give my best, I promise,” she added.
Kamal Haasan talks about MS Subbulakshmi’s legacy
Kamal Haasan spoke about MS Subbulakshmi’s enduring legacy and her contribution to music. He highlighted how her songs in different languages helped bring people together.“M.S. Amma has been a uniting factor with her music. Not only for the whole of India, especially for the South of India. She has sung in Sanskrit, Hindi, and many other languages at that time,” he said.
Kamal Haasan compares Rashmika’s responsibility to portraying Michael Jackson
Kamal Haasan also praised Rashmika Mandanna for taking on the challenging role of portraying MS Subbulakshmi. He pointed out that the responsibility goes beyond acting, as Rashmika will also have to perform as the legendary singer.Comparing the challenge to portraying an iconic global figure such as Michael Jackson, Kamal said that an actor would experience immense pressure while playing such a personality.“The tension an actor would have felt when acting in a Michael Jackson film—you will have that tension, I know. But there is a good team to help relieve that. They will support you. And I don’t envy you because I couldn’t have done this role, even if I removed my beard. I can’t. I can put on however many disguises I want, but like M.S. Amma, if you bring that compassion in your eyes, you have won half the battle. You have to do it bravely,” he said in Tamil, loosely translated into English.The biopic, titled ‘M.S A Legacy On Screen’, stars Rashmika Mandanna as MS Subbulakshmi and is directed by Jersey fame Gowtam Tinnanuri. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music.
