Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli, best known for his epic RRR, has dropped an intriguing teaser about his highly-anticipated upcoming project, tentatively titled SSMB29. The film is rumored to star Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, making it one of the most awaited ventures in Indian cinema.
On Friday, Rajamouli shared a cryptic post on social media, sparking excitement among fans. The post featured a photograph of him holding a passport against the backdrop of a monochrome image of a lion behind bars. Captioned with the single word “Captured”, the post set off waves of speculation about the film’s theme and storyline.
In the post, Rajamouli tagged Mahesh Babu. The actor responded with a fitting quote from his previous work, writing: “Okkasaari commit ayithe naa maata nene vinanu…. 😉” (Once I commit, I do not even listen to myself).
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is reportedly making her return to Indian cinema with this film, commented, “😂🙌 Finally.” Her excitement resonates with fans eager to see her back on the big screen after her last Bollywood outing in 2019’s The Sky is Pink.
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Priyanka’s involvement in SSMB29 marks her comeback to Indian cinema after a successful stint in Hollywood. The actress has kept herself busy with multiple international projects, including Citadel Season 2, where she plays spy agent Nadia Sinh, and the action-packed The Bluff, directed by Frank Ewen Flowers. She has also completed work on Ilya Naishuller’s Heads of State and is set to feature in Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa, alongside Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.
Before diving into Rajamouli’s project, Priyanka was spotted in Hyderabad, seeking blessings at the Chilkur Balaji Temple, hinting at her readiness for the ambitious film.
The film is rumored to be an action-adventure inspired by Hollywood classics like Indiana Jones. With SS Rajamouli at the helm, fans can expect a visually spectacular and thrilling narrative. The production is scheduled to begin in April 2025, with filming locations spanning Kenya and Andhra Pradesh’s Borra Caves, promising breathtaking visuals and unique landscapes.
The combination of SS Rajamouli’s visionary storytelling, Mahesh Babu’s charisma, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s international appeal has set high expectations for SSMB29.
