Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli Collaborate on SSMB29

Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu is set to star in a globally ambitious film titled SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli, known for his successes with 'Baahubali' and 'RRR'. The film, which is expected to be a jungle action adventure inspired by 'Indiana Jones', has a substantial budget of around Rs 1000 crore and involves collaborations with Hollywood studios for advanced visual effects. Interestingly, Mahesh Babu has been granted unusual freedom to showcase his transformation for the role, departing from Rajamouli's usual secrecy protocols. In a related development, Jr NTR's latest film 'Devara: Part 1' has received mixed reviews but has broken a long-standing myth in the Telugu film industry regarding actors facing flops after working with Rajamouli. SS Karthikeya, Rajamouli's son, expressed pride in NTR's success and emphasized the film's significance to Telugu cinema. SSMB29 is anticipated to begin shooting early next year, with a theatrical release projected for 2027.