SS Rajamouli 'captures' Mahesh Babu’s passport for SSMB29; 

SS Rajamouli has officially confirmed his next project, unconfirmed titled SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra. But in true Rajamouli fashion, the a statment was far from ordinary.

Using his signature sense of commedy, he jokingly shared that he had "caged the lion "(Mahesh Babu) and taken control of the actor's passport, ensuring that Mahesh would be fully committed to the film’s shoot. The playful announcement added an extra layer of excitement to the news, teasing fans about it.



Mahesh Babu responded to Rajamouli's post by repeat a popular dialogue from his 2006 hit film Pokiri. He wrote in Telugu, "Okkasaari commit ayithe Naa maat Nene vinanu" meaning 'Once I commit, I won't even listen to myself'."

Priyanka Chopra, who recently arrived in Hyderabad and teased a "new chapter in her life," confirmed her role in the film by commenting "finally" on Rajamouli post.

wondering about the lion reference in the video, it's because fans have loving dubbed Mahesh Babu the "lion" ever since he voiced Mufasa in the Telugu version of Disney's The lion king. This role made him a beloved figure among fans, much like Shah Rukh Khan, who voiced Mufasa in the Hindi version


The lion imagery has since become a symbol of Mahesh Babu's strong, regal presence, adding an extra layer of meaning to Rajamouli playful "caging the lion"comment

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January 2, SS Rajamouli  and mahesh babu officially launched SSMB29 with a grand puja ceremony in Hyderabad. The duo arrived at the Aluminium Factory, which was beautifully adorned with flowers, banners, and iconic stills from Rajamouli 'sprevious films. The vibrant atmosphere set the perfect tone for the beginning of this highly expect, collaboration , marking an exciting new chapter for both the filmmaker and the actor.

The shoot for SSMB29 began in January 2025. Written by Vijayendra Prasad and directed bySS Rajamouli, the film promises to be an epic adventure. While the full cast has yet to be let out, there are rumors suggesting that Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran may be part of the project, though there has been no official confirmation as of now

SSMB29 is slated to release in theatre in 2028