Mahesh Babu celebrates his 50th birthday with Priyanka Chopra on SSMB29 set. Pic
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The Hyderabad schedule marked Priyanka Chopra's return to a full-length Indian feature after several years. According to production sources, this leg is primarily for indoor sequences and will run for a few tightly planned days before the team heads to South Africa in the second week of September for the film's major schedule.'The South Africa schedule is massive. We're talking high-scale action, visually dynamic landscapes, and a pace that defines the tone of the film. It's going to be visually stunning,' a source revealed. The international leg is expected to form the bulk of the film's action-heavy narrative.Adding to the excitement, the Hyderabad shoot coincided with Mahesh Babu's birthday on August 9. While the actor is known for keeping celebrations low-key, the cast and crew marked the occasion on set - giving fans the viral birthday moment.Directed by SS Rajamouli and co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, 'SSMB29' is slated for a 2026 release. Rajamouli has promised a 'never-before-seen' first reveal in November 2025, teasing the film's expansive world and scale.- EndsMust Watch
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