Rashmika Mandanna as M.S. Subbulakshmi
Rashmika Mandanna is taking her role as M.S. Subbulakshmi quite seriously. The actress described the opportunity as a blessing and is currently undergoing Carnatic vocal training for the film.
This is an interesting part of her preparation, as portraying a legendary singer is not just about getting the look right. M.S. Subbulakshmi is remembered first and foremost for her voice and music, so Rashmika has to bring that side of the character into the performance as well.
The actress is now working on her Carnatic singing as part of the process. It remains to be seen how much of this training will actually feature in the final film, but the effort shows that she is not treating the role like a regular biographical character.
For Rashmika Mandanna, this is also a chance to move into a very different space as an actress. She has largely been seen in commercial films and strong mainstream roles, while playing M.S. Subbulakshmi comes with a completely different set of expectations.
The actress herself considering the role a blessing makes the project even more interesting. Now, the real curiosity is whether Rashmika can make audiences forget the actress and see the legendary singer in her.
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