PremiumSS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu's film launches with a simple Pooja ceremony, details inside
SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu's film was launched today, January 2, in Hyderabad and the media has been kept away from the event. Read to learn more about this mega project.
Mahesh Babu-SSMB29 launched
Last Updated: 02.02 PM, Jan 02, 2025
Whatever S.S. Rajamouli does is always special. Following the award-winning RRR, Rajamouli is now gearing up for the biggest film of his career, starring Mahesh Babu in the lead role. Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran are rumored to play key roles in the project.
SSMB29 launched in Hyderabad
The latest update is that the film was formally launched today, January 2, in Hyderabad. Mahesh Babu, S.S. Rajamouli, his wife Rama, and the core team attended the launch. A small pooja ceremony was held and the film's script was officially handed over to the director Rajamouli, which is the general practice.
The media was kept away from the event, which took place at the famous Aluminium Factory in Hyderabad. Visuals of Mahesh Babu heading to the venue quickly went viral. However, no images from the launch have been released, and reports suggest that visuals will be unveiled later through special posters and a short video.
Mahesh Babu's next to be made in two parts
S.S. Rajamouli is known for grand-scale films and extravagant launches, but for this project, he has maintained strict secrecy for reasons unknown. Rajamouli’s entire family is reportedly involved in the film’s production, which is expected to be made in two parts. A source close to the team mentioned that the official cast announcement and further details will soon be revealed during a press interaction.
M.M. Keeravani will compose the music for this globe-trotting adventure thriller, which is being produced on a budget of ₹100 crore by K.L. Narayana under the Durga Arts banner. Top Hollywood technicians are also expected to work on the film, with Kenya being one of the primary shooting locations. Additionally, as previously reported by OTTplay, parts of the film will also be shot at the Borra Caves in Vizag.
Rajamouli has spent the past two years meticulously developing the script and its grand scale. Filming is set to commence in the summer of 2025. For now, the project has been launched quietly, with more details expected to emerge soon.