January 3, 2025
The excitement is palpable as the globe-trotting adventure ‘SSMB29’ gears up with superstar Mahesh Babu and visionary director SS Rajamouli at the helm. The film had its official kick-off with a pooja ceremony on January 2, 2025. While filming hasn’t started yet and the exact release dates remain under wraps, global star Ram Charan, who has collaborated with Rajamouli before, shed some light on when we might see this epic hit the screens.
During the trailer launch event for his own film ‘Game Changer’, a fan’s question about the release timeline of ‘SSMB29’ prompted Charan to share his insights. He suggested that, barring any unforeseen events like another pandemic, we could expect ‘SSMB29’ to grace the theatres in about a year and a half. Charan stated, “Unless something like COVID happens again, there’s no need for tension. The film will likely release in about a year and a half.”
Rajamouli, known for his meticulous and extensive project timelines, took five years to complete the ‘Baahubali’ series. However, he managed to finish ‘RRR’ more swiftly, though its release was delayed due to COVID-19. For ‘SSMB29’, significant pre-production work is already in progress, and reports suggest that shooting could commence as early as April 2025.
The film will be an ambitious two-part series, with the first installment aiming for a 2027 release, followed by the second in 2029. Mahesh Babu’s character is rumored to draw inspiration from Lord Hanuman in Hindu mythology, promising audiences a visual and narrative spectacle that only Rajamouli can deliver.
Adding to the star-studded cast, there are whispers that Priyanka Chopra might join as the female lead, alongside Mahesh Babu, although this hasn’t been officially confirmed. Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran is expected to portray the antagonist, adding more excitement to the lineup.
With a staggering budget estimated at around Rs 1000 crores, ‘SSMB29’ is set to be one of the most expensive films in Indian cinema history. The pooja launch ceremony was a private affair, with no official photos released, as Rajamouli intends to keep Mahesh Babu’s new look for the film a closely guarded secret.
The anticipation for ‘SSMB29’ continues to build, and fans are eagerly waiting for what promises to be another monumental cinematic experience from SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu.