Priyanka Chopra reaches Hyderabad with daughter Malti for SSMB 29 shoot amid strike
Photo: Instagram/Priyanka Chopra
Photo: Instagram/Priyanka Chopra
Meanwhile, the Telugu Film Industry Employees' Federation has initiated a strike commencing on August 4. The federation's decision to call for a strike comes in response to long-pending demands for a 30 per cent hike in employee wages. In an official press release, the association stated, 'Beginning tomorrow, federation workers will go on strike, bringing all film shoots to an abrupt halt.'The strike will seemingly cause a temporary halt in filming, affecting various projects across the Telugu film industry.Directed by Rajamouli and reportedly inspired by African adventure legends, 'SSMB 29' is poised to be a high-stakes action drama, with Mahesh Babu playing a rugged explorer. Sources close to the production confirm that shooting is set to resume in August, following months of meticulous planning and prep."August is when the cameras start rolling again. Mahesh has been undergoing extensive physical training, and Priyanka's dates have been locked in after long coordination. This schedule is going to be intense and crucial for the story arc," a source from the team revealed.The ensemble cast is shaping up to be as ambitious as the project itself. Prithviraj Sukumaran has been confirmed for a pivotal role, while R Madhavan is also rumoured to join the film. Earlier this year, the team had filmed portions of the movie at the Talamali Hilltop in Koraput, Odisha, back in March 2025.- EndsTrending Reel
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