At the launch on 16 September, Rashmika broke into tears, her voice cracking as she thanked the audience for trusting her with a soul as powerful as Subbulakshmi’s voice. She said, “I feel very proud to speak in front of you all. Right now, I have only one feeling in my heart, and that is gratitude.”
Kamal Haasan, the evening’s chief guest, leaned forward and whispered, “If you bring compassion in your eyes, you have won half the battle. You have to do it bravely.” His words felt like a benediction, urging her to channel the singer’s gentle strength.
Behind the scenes, director Gowtam Tinnanuri—who turned 'Jersey' into a National Award‑winning sports drama—has taken the helm, while Anirudh Ravichander is set to craft the soundtrack and score. Their combined track record suggests a film that will marry visual storytelling with a soundscape that honors the legend.
All that while Rashmika’s calendar is already full: she’s heading into the historical action film 'Ranabaali' opposite Vijay Deverakonda, the period thriller 'Mysaa', and Atlee’s sci‑fi action 'Raaka' with Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. The biopic sits neatly at the intersection of her rising star and her commitment to diverse roles.