Rukmini Vasanth or Sai Pallavi: Which actor will play MS Subbulakshmi in the biopic?
Latest reports say that Rukmini Vasanth may replace Sai Pallavi in MS Subbulakshmi biopic. With no official confirmation yet, the latest casting discussion has again focused on who will lead the film.
There has been a new twist in the news regarding the biopic of Bharat Ratna and Karnataka singer MS Subbulakshmi, new claims reveal that Kantara Actress Rukmini Vasanth may replace Sai Pallavi in the lead role. There is no official confirmation from the makers yet, but the alleged change has already created a buzz among fans.
According to several reports, there could be a major change in the casting of the film, with Rukmini Vasanth being considered for the role of the singer. The report comes at a time when Rukmini is also preparing for her Telugu debut with Jr NTR in a tentatively titled film. PythonDirected by Prashanth Neel.
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Earlier reports had also linked Sai Pallavi to the same project. Sai is reported to play the title role in the biopic, which is said to be directed by Gautham Tinnanuri. The report also claims that Sai has started taking Carnatic singing lessons as part of her preparation.
A source informs, “While Gautam is completing his research on the subject, Sai is watching all the footage on which she can get to know the legendary singer.” Bollywood Hungama. The insider also said that filming is expected to begin later this year. However, no official announcement has been made on the film yet.
In recent times, Sai Pallavi’s name has also been associated with another big project. Reports say he is being considered for a sequel Kalki 2898 AD After Deepika Padukone’s exit.
Meanwhile, Sai Pallavi is also a part of Nitesh Tiwari’s RamayanaWhere she will play the role of Sita. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Ram, Yash in the role of Ravana, Sunny Deol in the role of Lord Hanuman and Ravi Dubey in the role of Laxman. Ramayana Part I It is set for theatrical release this Diwali and is described as a retelling of the Hindu epic based on Valmiki’s Ramayana.
On the other hand, Rukmini Vasanth will be seen opposite Jr NTR PythonDirected by Prashanth Neel. Recent reports say that the film has been delayed by almost a year.
Jr NTR shared a poster on Instagram and announced the new release date, writing, “His Reign His Soil is June 11, 2027. #NTRNeel.” He also said that the first look of the film will be released on May 20. Earlier, the official social media handle of the film had announced the release date as June 26, 2026 with the message: “26th June 2026 The most spectacular story ever to burst from the soil of Indian cinema. A special sneak peek for the birthday of the Man of Masses @tarak9999. #NTRNeel.”
The film marks a collaboration between Jr NTR and filmmaker Prashanth Neel and was announced to be released in 2022 on the actor’s birthday. Its construction began with a puja ceremony on August 9, 2025 in Hyderabad.
As of now, the reported changes in MS Subbulakshmi biopic are unconfirmed. But with Sai Pallavi and Rukmini Vasanth both being attached to high-profile projects, the latest report has put the focus on who will ultimately headline the film.