The biopic on legendary Carnatic vocalist and Bharat Ratna awardee MS Subbulakshmi was launched on September 16 in Chennai, with Kamal Haasan attending the event. Rashmika Mandanna’s casting has faced criticism from some social media users. Amid the debate, Kamal backed Rashmika and compared the pressure of her role to that of a Michael Jackson biopic.

Allu Aravind, Kamal Haasan on Rashmika’s casting

Allu Aravind got emotional about the film and said at the event, “We’re all together… not making your biopic, amma. You have chosen us to make it. Thank you. I have become slightly emotional, seeing the big portrait of hers.”