A biopic on veteran Carnatic singer and Bharat Ratna awardee late MS Subbulakshmi is in the making.
Actors Nayanthara and Trisha are in contention to play the titular role. However, no official announcement has been made so far in this regard.
As per a report, the film is expected to hit theatres by 2025 with the makers coming from Karnataka.
A leading production house from Bengaluru is reportedly behind the project, with the pre-production said to have begun already.
The report also added that the scripting works have been nearing completion, with Nayanthara and Trisha being considered to play the role. Actor Rashmika Mandanna’s name has also been considered.
MS Subbulakshmi was the first musician to be awarded Bharat Ratna and also became the first Indian to perform at the United Nations General Assembly in 1966.