'SSMB29' shoot update: Mahesh Babu-Priyanka Chopra starrer wraps Nairobi shoot - Report

Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu is working on his upcoming mega jungle adventure tentatively named 'SSMB29' directed by ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli, which also features Priyanka Chopra and Prithiviraj Sukumaran in key roles. The movie is being made on a grand budget with authentic locations in Kenya. Recent reports suggest the makers have wrapped up the Nairobi schedule.

Mahesh Babu returns to Hyderabad

As per 123Telugu, Mahesh Babu recently completed the Nairobi schedule of the film. The actor has now returned to Hyderabad, marking the completion of a crucial leg of the shoot.

Priyanka Chopra's Kenya diaries

Actress Priyanka Chopra recently shared her time in Kenya with her followers. On Instagram, she posted a few photos of the beautiful scenes from East Africa. As usual, the actress looked gorgeous in her selfies and even looked the part of a wildlife photographer in the pictures.

Leaks on set

'SSMB29' has faced challenges with leaks going viral on social media. Earlier in March, during an outdoor shoot in Koraput, Odisha, a video featuring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran made its way online, prompting the team to tighten security.

About 'SSMB29'

The movie is expected to be a globe-trotting action-adventure film featuring Mahesh Babu in a rugged new avatar, based on the characteristics of Lord Hanuman. Priyanka Chopra is making her Tollywood debut with this film and returns to Indian cinema for a big role with Mahesh Babu.

On Mahesh Babu's birthday, the makers shared the official teaser poster of the film. The poster features a close-up of a rugged chest adorned with a rudraksh mala, trishul, and Nandi pendant, symbolizing grit and mysticism. SS Rajamouli shared this teaser poster on his social media, announcing that a full glimpse of the film's expansive, immersive world is scheduled for a grand reveal in November 2025.

As per a report by the Kenya portal The Star, the film is said to have a mammoth budget pegged at around Rs 1188 crore (approximately $135 million) and is largely set in stunning international locations.