Mahesh Babu set for epic transformation

According to a source, the period drama, set in the 1800s, has the potential to resonate with a wide audience. “It features over 200 characters, each with unique appearances, some of whom are members of a unique tribal group from that era,” says a source adding, “We have ready sketches of ancient looks and will finalise them in the next few weeks.”

The production team has remained tight-lipped about the project, heightening curiosity among fans. After the massive success of RRR, Rajamouli’s next directorial venture has triggered a lot of hype and hoopla, but the makers are going at their own pace. “However, eager fans may need to exercise patience as SSMB29’s production timeline suggests a lengthy two- to three-year journey, typical of Rajamouli’s filmmaking process,” says a source highlighting that the film promises to be a forest adventure. This will also be his first Hindi film. “He urged producers of his previous films not to dump his films in the Hindi language since he wanted his film with Rajamoli to be his maiden Hindi film,” source concludes.