- By Aarushi Raina
- Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:19 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
SS Rajamouli’s upcoming directorial SSMB29 starring Mahesh Babu, has been grabbing headlines ever since its announcement. The star cast is currently shooting and reportedly Priyanka Chopra is part of the film. Amid the buzz, a report has been circulating stating that Prithviraj Sukumaran has been replaced by John Abraham, who is being considered for the role. Now, Prithviraj has finally reacted to these reports.
In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Prithviraj Sukumaran addressed this buzz and talked about his role in SS Rajamouli’s film SSMB29. He said, “Everyone seems to know more about the film than I do. See, nothing has been confirmed yet; there are a lot more things to be discussed. So yeah, once everything is in place, we’ll see."
The rumours about Prithviraj Sukumaran’s exit from the film have been circulating lately. A News24 report quoted a source stating, “Earlier, Prithviraj Sukumaran was considered for the role, but things could not materialize. Now, John will be seen sharing the screen with Priyanka Chopra. He has quite a few scenes with her, and the shoot will happen in Hyderabad itself."
About SSMB29
The highly anticipated movie SSMB29 is being helmed by SS Rajamouli and is billed as an action-adventure entertainer set on a massive scale. As per reports, the makers are planning to release the film in two parts, with releases slated for 2027 and 2029. Mahesh Babu will headline the movie, and the makers officially launched the film with a pooja ceremony in Hyderabad earlier this month. While the full cast and crew details remain under wraps, the buzz around Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra's pairing has caught the limelight.
Priyanka Chopra has been sharing glimpses from her temple visits in Hyderabad. Recently, the actress posted that she is embarking on a "new chapter" in her life. Fans are eagerly awaiting an official announcement from the makers and updates about the film's development.