M S Subbulakshmi biopic set for post-August 2027 release: Allu Aravind

The biopic of legendary Carnatic singer M S Subbulakshmi, titled 'MS - A Legacy on Screen', is likely to hit screens after August 2027, producer Allu Aravind has told IANS. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film stars Rashmika Mandanna

Chennai: Ace producer Allu Aravind, one of the three producers of the eagerly awaited biopic of legendary Carnatic singer and Bharat Ratna awardee M S Subbulakshmi, has told IANS that the film could hit screens any time after August 2027.

Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the film’s launch event at the Music Academy, Allu Aravind said, “Fans can expect the film to hit screens anytime post August 2027.”

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Titled ‘MS – A Legacy on Screen’, the film has triggered huge expectations and excitement among fans of the iconic singer. It is being directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, with Rashmika Mandanna playing the lead role. Music for the film will be composed by Anirudh.

Gowtam Tinnanuri has said the film will focus on the human side of the iconic singer’s life.

Speaking at the launch event, the director said his entire team had been researching the legendary singer for the last one year.

“For the last one year, our entire team was constantly living with one name, M S Subbulakshmi Amma. When we started our work, we first thought we were working on a picture in which we had to show India’s greatest musician ever produced. But after getting into the story, we slowly realised that it was not simply about a great musician. It’s about an extraordinary life,” he said.

He added, “When you see M S Amma’s life, the Bharat Ratna, the great stages, the great concert halls — all these are just parts of her life. But behind all these, there is a human being, there is a daughter, there is an artiste, there is a woman who dreamed, who saw success, who saw failure, who did a lot of sacrifice. We want to capture that human side of M S Amma’s life in this film.”

Gowtam also said the singer’s life offered an important message to today’s generation.

“I am so glad there are a lot of youngsters who have come here. We live in a very fast-paced world. Fame comes overnight and probably success is measured by the number of likes, shares and subscribers that one gets. On the other hand, when you see M S Amma, her greatness was built over a lifetime through sheer discipline and patience. And I think that’s a very good and very powerful message what we can take to the next generation,” he said.

The director also sought to reassure fans that the team understood the responsibility of making a biopic on the legendary singer.

“From the entire team, I would like to say one thing. We truly understand the magnitude of this story. And whatever the frame we create or whatever the script we write, everything comes from the deep respect and love for M S Amma. We are grateful. I am talking on behalf of the entire team. We are grateful and we really thank God for giving us this opportunity to spend this part of our lives with the story of M S Amma,” he said.

The film is being produced by Allu Aravind’s Geetha Arts in association with Rockline Entertainment and Bunny Vas Works.