Rajiv Menon, the ace cinematographer turned filmmaker, is currently wielding the camera for Mani Ratnam's 'Kadal', besides the much awaited 'Kochadaiyaan', which has Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead role.

After completing these two prestigious projects, Rajiv, it is learnt, will start a bio-pic on Carnatic music legend M S Subbulakshmi. "Pre-production work has already started. The shooting will start in July," say sources.

Rajiv Menon, who earlier directed movies such as 'Minsara Kanavu' and 'Kandukonden Kandukonden', has done a lot of research for this project on MS. "His film will be a fitting tribute to the musical legend," add sources. Subbulakshmi, who was fondly called as 'MS Amma' by her admirers from across the world, earned global acclaim for her sublime voice and mellifluous rendition of classical songs. She added value to many reputed awards.