Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran begin shooting for SS Rajamouli’s SSMB 29 in Odisha

Prithviraj and Mahesh Babu at Odisha

Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran have arrived in Odisha for the shooting of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film, tentatively titled SSMB 29. Their pictures taken at the Odisha airport have gone viral on social media. The film is one of the most anticipated projects in Indian cinema, as it brings together two of the biggest stars from the Telugu and Malayalam film industries.

Mahesh Babu will be playing the lead role in the film, while Prithviraj Sukumaran is rumored to play the antagonist. Fans are excited about this collaboration, as both actors are known for their outstanding performances.

The movie is expected to be a grand action-adventure, with Rajamouli planning an intense storyline filled with breathtaking visuals.

Rajamouli, who gained global fame with Baahubali and RRR, is keeping the details of SSMB 29 under wraps.

However, reports suggest that the film will be an international adventure thriller with a strong emotional core. The Odisha schedule of the shoot is expected to continue until the end of March 2025.

A video of the shoot set up in Talalmali, Koraput, Odisha has been shared on X. It shows a huge set up for the film’s shoot.

#MaheshBabu & #Rajamoulis much-anticipated global adventure film starring #PriyankaChopra is currently in pre-production at the scenic Talamali, #Koraput (Odisha) pic.twitter.com/2bSsp4vJOe
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A fun moment from the film’s pre-production phase went viral recently when SS Rajamouli jokingly “captured” Mahesh Babu’s passport. This led to speculation that the film will feature exotic international locations, making it a globetrotting adventure.

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Meanwhile, Prithviraj Sukumaran recently shared a picture of himself in a new look, hinting that he is preparing for an important role that requires long monologues in a non-native language. This has made fans curious, as they believe it could be for SSMB 29.

With such a star-studded cast and Rajamouli’s expertise, SSMB 29 is expected to be a blockbuster. Fans eagerly await further updates on the film’s storyline, characters, and shooting schedules.