Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj seen en route to SS Rajamouli's 'SSMB29' film set

SS Rajamouli's highly anticipated next project with Mahesh Babu is set to begin filming soon in Odisha. Actors Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj were recently spotted together on their way to the set. Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be playing the female lead.

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Prithviraj’s role confirmed

Malayalam actor Prithviraj has long been rumoured to have a major role in the project, and his involvement was recently confirmed by his mother, veteran actress Mallika Sukumaran. The film, currently known under the working title SSMB29, is expected to be one of the biggest Indian films in production.

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A massive budget and two-part release

With a reported budget of ₹1000 crores ($114 million), the movie will be split into two parts, similar to SS Rajamouli's Baahubali. The first part is expected to hit cinemas worldwide in 2027, with the sequel following in 2029.

Mahesh Babu’s intense preparation

This marks the first collaboration between Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli, and the actor has reportedly undergone an intense six-month training programme to prepare for the role.

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Following the success of RRR

Rajamouli’s last film was the blockbuster hit RRR, an epic period action movie set during British colonial rule in India. Starring Ram Charan and N. T. Rama Rao Jr., RRR became an international sensation, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song. The film grossed over ₹1300 crores ($140 million) at the global box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of all time.

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