The collaboration between the director SS Rajamouli and the composer M.M. Keeravani has a 25-year history of working together. Their collaboration with Mahesh Babu on this film, tentatively titled SSMB29, is another monumental event in Indian cinema. The film is touted to be a major jungle adventure inspired by the famous adventure legends of Africa, such as Indiana Jones, combined with Indian mythology and eastern roots. The film is also called GlobeTrotter in its first announcement poster. Although, according to several trusted sources, the film would be officially titled Varanasi.
Keeravani Promises “Unimaginable Magic”
The music sessions for the film ‘SSMB29’ have started, and Keeravani is the one taking care of it. His son, Kaala Bhairava, said that his father has put him in charge of the music department for this project. Kaala Bhairava also noted Keeravani’s music would add “unimaginable magic” to the film, thus making it more grand and attractive.
His most frequent Telugu film collaborator, Chandrabose, is set to pen the lyrics for this film as well.
A Star-Studded Cast and International Appeal
SSMB29 features an amazing cast that includes not only superstar Mahesh Babu and global actress Priyanka Chopra but also Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist. Moreover, actor R. Madhavan has also been reportedly roped in for a very important role in the film. The international aspect of the movie is even more highlighted by the fact that it is being shot in various locations around the world, including Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Hyderabad. This action-adventure thriller film is set to be released in more than 120 nations, targeting a worldwide spectrum of audiences.
Anticipated Release and Title Reveal
The makers of SSMB29 have not mentioned any specific date for the film’s release, but some of the unofficial sources suggest that the movie might be released on March 25, 2027, which will also be the fifth anniversary of Rajamouli and Keeravani’s RRR (2022). The film’s official title is expected to be announced in November 2025, which would further excite the fans and the audience awaiting more details about this epic film.
