The film Main Vaapas Aaunga created history today, as its music composer, Padma Bhushan awardee, Academy and Grammy Award winner- A.R. Rahman, delivered his first-ever live performance at the iconic Attari Border Post, paying tribute to the brave men and women of the Border Security Force (BSF).

Reports of a biopic on legendary Carnatic singer Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi, popularly known as MS Subbulakshmi, have been doing the rounds for quite some time. Rumours suggest that director Gowtam Tinnanuri, best known for Jersey, is likely to helm the biographical drama. Earlier, actresses such as Sai Pallavi and Rukmini Vasanth were reportedly being considered for the lead role. However, the buzz surrounding the project had gradually subsided.

Rashmika Mandanna in contention?

Fresh reports suggest that Rashmika Mandanna has now emerged as a strong contender to play the iconic singer. According to industry buzz, the actress recently underwent a look test for the role. While the makers have yet to make any official announcement regarding the casting, sources close to the development claim that Rashmika participated in a costume-based look test at her residence, dressed in attire associated with MS Subbulakshmi. A noted stylist was reportedly part of the session.

“Rashmika’s expressions and certain facial features make her a strong contender for the role. She is said to be excited about the opportunity, although a few aspects of the casting process are yet to be finalized,” a source revealed.

If the project materialises, it will mark the first biopic of Rashmika’s career. The film aims to celebrate the extraordinary life and achievements of MS Subbulakshmi, who was the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna and the first Indian musician to perform at the United Nations General Assembly. Portraying such an iconic figure would undoubtedly be a challenging task for any actor.

Rashmika’s choice of films

Rashmika Mandanna has steadily built a filmography that balances mainstream commercial entertainers with content-driven, female-centric projects. Following The Girlfriend, she has reportedly begun work on the action thriller Mysaa. The actress continues to diversify her choices, ensuring she connects with a wide spectrum of audiences through varied and challenging roles.

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Ram Charan’s latest released Peddi is doing well at the box office in the Telugu speaking states. Thrilled with the film’s performance, Ram Charan made a special visit to Hyderabad’s Imax multiplex on Sunday. The actor who watched the film alongside fans and moviegoers was accompanied by director Buchi Babu Sana. Pictures and videos of Charan’s visit to the theatre, and his interaction with fans have gone viral on social media.

Ram Charan stayed away from making public appearances after the film’s release. Perhaps he wanted to see the response for Peddi and the audience’s genuine pulse before venturing out. Being a Sunday, it was a full house, and the actor experienced the excitement firsthand when he visited the theatre. Peddi has wrapped up the opening weekend grossing Rs 230 worldwide collections. The film becomes one of the biggest performers currently in cinemas, with the Telugu version remains to be the major revenue contributor. However, the litmus test for Peddi begins on Monday.