Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli's 'SSMB29' gears up for thrilling Kenya schedule

Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu and the visionary director SS Rajamouli are working on their upcoming mega-adventure action thriller tentatively named, 'SSMB29'. The film is currently in the production phase.

The latest report suggests that the film is all set to move forward with its third phase.According to a report on 123Telugu, the makers are now preparing to kick off the third leg of the film’s shoot in Kenya. Scheduled to begin in the second week of July, this is said to focus heavily on adrenaline-pumping chase sequences set against breathtaking African landscapes. Known for his penchant for visual grandeur, Rajamouli is planning some of the most intense and technically challenging action blocks of the film in this phase.Rajamouli who is known for his blockbuster 'RRR' and 'Baahubali' is expected to create a pan-world cinematic experience shooting in Kenya. The location of the shoot seems to fulfil the vision of the director for a global action-adventure film.Mahesh Babu has maintained a relatively low profile during the production and is reportedly undergoing intense physical training to meet the demands of this ambitious schedule.

The film will be one of the most expensive projects in Indian film history with the rumoured budget of the movie to be of Rs 1000 crore. Both Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli are also said to be co-producing the film.The movie also stars Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles.The film is reportedly based on the elements of Hollywood-style adventure films like 'Indiana Jones' and Mahesh Babu's character is likely to be inspired by Lord Hanuman. In the film the 'Guntur Kaaram' actor looks to be exploring the lush jungles in the Amazon and parts of Africa, uncovering mysteries and facing dangers.The movie is expected to release in theatres in the summer of 2027.