Rukmini Vasanth in talks to replace 'Ek Din' actress Sai Pallavi in the biopic of Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi - Report
ETimes | April 27, 2026 5:39 PM CST
The biopic on Bharat Ratna and Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi is in the making, with Sai Pallavi playing the leading role. However, the latest reports indicate that makers may be considering the leading lady. The buzz suggests that ‘ Kantara Chapter 1 ’ fame Rukmini Vasanth might replace the ‘ Ek Din ’ actress.
Rukmini Vasanth in consideration?According to a report by 123Telugu, there is new talk that Rukmini Vasanth might take the lead role and play the singer. However, it is imperative to mention that there is still no clear word from the makers. So, fans are waiting to understand who will finally play the part.
Sai Pallavi’s preparations and film progressEarlier, it was said that Sai Pallavi had already started getting ready for the film. She was learning Carnatic music. She was also watching many videos of the singer to understand her life better. A report by Bollywood Hungama suggested that with the film directed by ‘Jersey’ fame Gowtam Tinnanuri , he is completing his research on the subject. The shoot may begin later this year. But still, nothing has been officially confirmed.
Sai Pallavi’s line-upSai Pallavi herself is in talks for many other big projects. She will be seen in the much-awaited Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash , which is slated for a Diwali 2026 release. The second part is said to be released next year during the same time frame.
Meanwhile, there are also strong speculations that Sai Pallavi will be replacing Deepika Padukone for the ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ sequel. The first part was a huge success and had a star-studded cast of Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani and others. The ‘King’ actress played ‘SUM-80’ or Sumathi in the film, but later exited the project.
Rukmini Vasanth’s work frontSpeaking of Rukmini Vasanth, she is known for her nuanced role in the ‘Sapta Sagaradaache Ello’ franchise and gained huge popularity leading in ‘Kantara Chapter 1’. She herself has big projects lined up with her, including the upcoming Yash starrer ‘Toxic’ set for a June 4, 2026, release and Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s rumoured to be named ‘Dragon’ as the leading lady, which will release on June 11, 2027.
Rukmini Vasanth in consideration?According to a report by 123Telugu, there is new talk that Rukmini Vasanth might take the lead role and play the singer. However, it is imperative to mention that there is still no clear word from the makers. So, fans are waiting to understand who will finally play the part.
Sai Pallavi’s preparations and film progressEarlier, it was said that Sai Pallavi had already started getting ready for the film. She was learning Carnatic music. She was also watching many videos of the singer to understand her life better. A report by Bollywood Hungama suggested that with the film directed by ‘Jersey’ fame Gowtam Tinnanuri , he is completing his research on the subject. The shoot may begin later this year. But still, nothing has been officially confirmed.
Sai Pallavi’s line-upSai Pallavi herself is in talks for many other big projects. She will be seen in the much-awaited Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash , which is slated for a Diwali 2026 release. The second part is said to be released next year during the same time frame.
Meanwhile, there are also strong speculations that Sai Pallavi will be replacing Deepika Padukone for the ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ sequel. The first part was a huge success and had a star-studded cast of Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani and others. The ‘King’ actress played ‘SUM-80’ or Sumathi in the film, but later exited the project.
Rukmini Vasanth’s work frontSpeaking of Rukmini Vasanth, she is known for her nuanced role in the ‘Sapta Sagaradaache Ello’ franchise and gained huge popularity leading in ‘Kantara Chapter 1’. She herself has big projects lined up with her, including the upcoming Yash starrer ‘Toxic’ set for a June 4, 2026, release and Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s rumoured to be named ‘Dragon’ as the leading lady, which will release on June 11, 2027.
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