What is confirmed
Mandanna has publicly accepted the role. Gowtam Tinnanuri directs, Anirudh Ravichander composes the music, and Geetha Arts is among the production companies backing the film.
What happens next
The formal event is planned for September 16 in Chennai, marking Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary, with Kamal Haasan announced as chief guest. The title and first-look artwork are due at that event.
The flip side
A lead actor and core team are confirmed, but a release date, full cast and finished title are not. Reports that other actors were considered should not be treated as official casting history without direct evidence.
Update note: Original source-read briefing adds specific context and evidentiary limits beyond the short feed summary.
Original headline: Rashmika Mandanna officially locked to play MS Subbulakshmi in her biopic; Anirudh Ravichander to compose music
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