SS Rajamouli Shares About Mahesh Babu Starrer SSMB29 During Japan's RRR Screening, Says 'Only Hero Is Locked...'

SS Rajamouli, accompanied by his wife Rama Rajamouli, attended a special screening of 'RRR' in Japan on March 18. The director has already announced his next film, SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu, and since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting its release. Recently, the director was in Japan, where he shared some exciting updates about the film.

During an interaction with fans, he discussed his upcoming project with Mahesh Babu and introduced him. He provided an update on the film's progress, stating that the casting process is still ongoing. The filming is scheduled to commence in the coming weeks. He mentioned that the writing phase is complete, and the film is currently in the pre-production stage. Speaking at the screening in Japan, Rajamouli said, "We finished writing our next film. We're in the pre-production process for the film. But, we haven't finshed the casting yet. Only the main hero, the protagonist of the film, is locked. His name is Mahesh Babu. He's a very good actor and looks like you already know him. He's very handsome."

Following the remarkable success of 'RRR', SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu have unveiled their plans for a high-budget film that will be produced in multiple languages. SSMB 29 has already created a significant buzz, with reports suggesting that it will be India's own version of Indiana Jones. According to these reports, Mahesh Babu's character in SS Rajamouli's upcoming film draws inspiration from Lord Hanuman.

Vijayendra Prasad, the writer behind the film's story, mentioned in a recent interview that the production team plans to cast Hollywood actors for this action-adventure set in Africa. The character's journey is anticipated to parallel the narrative of the Ramayana, albeit with Rajamouli's distinct creative flair.

About Mahesh Babu

Mahesh Babu made his acting debut as a child artist in the 1979 film 'Needa,' directed by his father, Krishna. He later made his debut as a lead actor with the 1999 film 'Raja Kumarudu.' Some of his most successful and acclaimed films include 'Pokiri,' 'Athadu,' 'Dookudu,' 'Businessman,' 'Srimanthudu,' and 'Bharat Ane Nenu,' among others.

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