SSMB29: The hype surrounding the upcoming magnum opus SSMB29 by director SS Rajamouli keeps increasing as the crew manages to complete one important international schedule. The film, which features Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, is currently shooting in Kenya where it was in Nairobi. This adventure has already begun to create buzz the world over with the magnitude and cast, as well as with its grandiose vision.
Filming in Kenya’s Iconic Locations
The Nairobi shoot was held in some of the most beautiful sceneries of Kenya such as Masai Mara, Samburu, and Naivasha and Amboseli. These places are well-known due to wildlife parks and special nature of beauty. The sources add that Rajamouli has created massive sequences, which combine action with the splendor nature.
Cinematographers employed modern technology to make real images of the savannahs, the wildlife movements and tribal background. The crew had to operate in harsh conditions such as unpredictable weather and wild animals zones, yet managed to go through the timetable. This global context will most likely have a significant impact on the adventurous atmosphere of the film.
Priyanka Chopra’s Tollywood Debut
The entry of Priyanka Chopra into Telugu film industry is one of the best highlights of SSMB29. The world actor, who has left an imprint in the Bollywood and Hollywood, is joining forces with Rajamouli in the first time. Priyanka posted bits of her Nairobi trip on the social media displaying her enthusiasm of being involved in such an exceptional undertaking.
This has also contributed to international interest in the film as she has a name in the West. It will also pique the interest of fans to watch her chemistry with Mahesh Babu because they will be seen together on screen, the first time.
Mahesh Babu’s New Avatar
Superstar Mahesh Babu is in the middle of drastic transformation due to the role. Rajamouli has made his character to be a rough adventurer based on the Lord Hanuman. The initial concept posters foreshadowed accessories, such as rudraksha beads, a trident and a Nandi pendant, with mythological undertones blended with action.
According to industry spies, to fit the adventurous part, Mahesh has been undergoing intensive body language and extreme fitness training. It will be his most physically challenging act so far and the fans are calling it the career defining movie to the actor.
Budget and Global Scale
SSMB29 is being filming on an astronomical budget of approximately [?]1200 crore and is therefore among the most expensive movies made in Indian cinema. The director Rajamouli (Baahubali and RRR) is intending to release globally in more than 120 nations. He wants to attract a viewership of close to one billion people across the world.
The film is quoted to be a combination of mythology, action, and adventure as it has never been done before in Indian cinema. Rajamouli is making sure that the movie has an appeal to people outside India by selecting foreign places such as Kenya among others.
Supporting Cast and Crew
Prithviraj Sukumaran plays a prominent role in the film besides Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra. Although the facts about his personality are kept secret, he does give great weight to the ensemble.
Its technical team comprises the names of some of the best in the industry as MM Keeravani composed the music. There is also a collaboration of high-end VFX teams in India and abroad to help in making the vision of Rajamouli become a reality.
Release Timeline and Expectations
The release of the initial official teaser of the film is due in November 2025, during which the fans can have a preview of the plot and the characters. The global cinema release is pegged in 2027, so that there is enough time to let Rajamouli hone the effects and massive action sequences to perfection.
Expectations are already sky-high, with trade analysts predicting record-breaking box office numbers both in India and overseas. Many believe SSMB29 could even surpass the success of RRR, given its global star power and ambitious storytelling.
Conclusion
With the Nairobi schedule completed, SSMB29 is steadily progressing toward becoming one of the most anticipated films in world cinema. The combination of Mahesh Babu’s fresh avatar, Priyanka Chopra’s Tollywood debut, Rajamouli’s storytelling, and the massive budget makes it a once-in-a-generation project.
Fans now eagerly await November 2025 for the first look, while the final release in 2027 promises to be a global cinematic event.