Rashmika Mandanna meets MS Subbulakshmi's family amid backlash on recent speech
Updated On: 17 September, 2026 08:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rashmika Mandanna met members of legendary Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi’s family at a temple ahead of her biopic MS – A Legacy On Screen. The actor will portray the iconic musician in Gowtam Tinnanuri’s upcoming pan-India project, the actress faced backlash over her 'thank you Amma' video

Rashmika Mandanna meets MS Subbulakshmi's family (Pictures via X)
Rashmika Mandanna recently met members of legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi’s family at a temple ahead of the launch of her upcoming biopic, MS – A Legacy On Screen. The actor is set to portray the Bharat Ratna awardee in the much-awaited project, which was officially launched on September 16, coinciding with Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary.
The makers shared a video from Rashmika’s meeting with Subbulakshmi’s family, offering a glimpse of the actor’s interaction with the singer’s loved ones. The visit comes at an important juncture for the project, as Rashmika prepares to step into the shoes of one of India’s most celebrated musical icons.


