The highly anticipated film by S.S. Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu has now completed nearly 50 per cent of its shoot. Titled SSMB29 for now, the project is advancing at an unusually fast pace, especially for a Rajamouli film, which typically takes several years in the making.
The film has already covered multiple shooting schedules, both in India and abroad. A major part of the action was recently filmed in Kenya, where the team shot large chase sequences and intense stunt scenes against stunning natural backdrops. These high-octane moments are expected to be highlights of the film.
After wrapping up the Kenya schedule, the crew returned to India and began a fresh round of filming at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. For this phase, the production team has built a massive set inspired by the sacred city of Kashi. Key members of the cast are taking part in the schedule, which is planned to continue without breaks until 1 October.
According to industry insiders, this schedule focuses on crucial scenes from the first half of the film. Once completed, the project will cross the halfway mark in terms of production. Observers say Rajamouli is driving the film forward like a “superfast express”, determined to finish it without the long delays usually linked to his grand-scale projects.
The collaboration between Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu has created intense excitement across the film industry and among fans worldwide. This is their first film together, and Rajamouli’s first project since his global blockbuster RRR. The combination of Mahesh’s star power and Rajamouli’s storytelling vision has raised expectations for a cinematic spectacle.
Adding to the anticipation, the makers have officially confirmed that the film’s teaser will be released in November. With nearly half of the shoot already completed, audiences are eagerly waiting for their first glimpse of what could become one of the most ambitious films in Indian cinema.