The awaited biopic on Carnatic legend M.S Subbulakshmi has finally kicked off. The film starring Rashmika Mandanna in lead role has started its shooting process which has marked the commencement of yet another fascinating biopic venture in Indian films.
There’s a special happening on the set of the film. Veteran actor Kamal Haasan visited the unit and gave the ceremonial first clap to the opening shot scene of Rashmika who is seen dancing in the shot.
The film is titled ‘M.S – A Legacy On Screen’ and is helmed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, director of films like ‘Jersey’. Music for the project will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander and the project will be produced by Allu Aravind, Rockline Venkatesh and Bunny Vas. The film is planned as pan India project.
Rashmika as M.S. Subbulakshmi
Obviously, this is not going to be an easy feat for Rashmika. Being able to play an icon of this sort comes with certain expectations, mainly since the role of M.S. Subbulakshmi goes beyond her looks and personality. The music of the great artist, her presence and emotional expression play a very significant role in her heritage.
Indeed, Rashmika herself spoke about the privilege of playing M.S. Subbulakshmi and called it a big honor. She shared that she is very grateful to be offered this chance and promised to give her best in the role.
Also, Kamal Haasan underlined the responsibility involved in the depiction of an icon of M.S. Subbulakshmi. Indeed, he compared the role to one of an internationally known icon such as Michael Jackson and stressed that compassion and personality of the artist were very important.
Not Only a Story About Singing
M.S. Subbulakshmi was not only a very well-known singer but also a world-renowned Indian classical musician, an international performer and recipient of the Bharat Ratna. She was also the first Indian musician to perform in the United Nations General Assembly.
This is just some of the rich source of information for them to explore regarding her early years, her career and many other aspects of her life, including the hardships she had to face on her way to fame and the sacrifices she had to make.
According to the director Gowtam Tinnanuri, the more the producers explored M.S’s life story, the more they realized that this was not just another movie about a great musician but also a lot more, since her journey involved not only all these things but also family, dreams and the personal story of a woman who would later become one of the greatest personalities in Indian music.
Rashmika taking the lead role, Gowtam Tinnanuri directing the movie and Anirudh Ravichander composing the music makes us sure that *M.S – A Legacy On Screen* has officially started production.
It is certainly one such role for Rashmika which would entail a certain sense of responsibility that is different from others. And with Kamal Haasan providing the initial clap, the movie has finally embarked on an interesting journey towards the silver screen.
