Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra's SSMB 29 to be based on African classics: Reports
The Tanzanian media portal also mentioned the Rajamouli directorial being mounted on a $116 million budget, referring to it as one of India's "most ambitious cinematic spectacles."An earlier report by Pinkvilla, however, suggested that the epic-adventure is based on the ancient history of Kashi, now Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.The report claimed that the film's core conflict is deeply tied to the history of Kashi (modern-day Varanasi), with mythological references to Lord Shiva shaping an unforgettable adventure in the present. The production also reportedly planned to recreate the ancient city of Kashi on an elaborate set in Hyderabad.In March 2025, the film was shot at Talamali Hilltop in Koraput, Odisha. Apart from Mahesh Babu and Chopra, 'SSMB 29' also features Prithviraj Sukumaran in a crucial role. Recently, a Money Control report also claimed that R Madhavan is likely to join the cast of Mahesh Babu's action-adventure.Chopra, in a recent interview with India Today, while speaking about the film, said, "I miss Hindi movies and I miss India so much. I'm working in India this year, and I'm really excited about that."Rajamouli has not yet made any official confirmation or revelation regarding the plot of 'SSMB 29' or Madhavan's addition to the cast.- EndsMust Watch
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