Mumbai: The long-awaited collaboration between Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and renowned filmmaker SS Rajamouli, known for blockbuster films like Baahubali and RRR, has officially kicked off with a grand puja ceremony in Hyderabad. It marks the beginning of a new chapter in Indian cinema, with fans eagerly awaiting the first union of two of the most prominent names in the industry.
The formal event, held at the Aluminum Factory in Hyderabad, was a simple but important event, which was attended by key members of the film’s crew including SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli’s wife Rama. The occasion promises to be an exciting journey, as the director and actor embark on a project that fans have been eagerly waiting for since Mahesh’s 2010 tweet hinted at a possible collaboration .
Mahesh Babu is reportedly undergoing a physical transformation for his role in this high-stakes action adventure, though specifics about the character have been kept under wraps. His fans are eager to see how Rajamouli’s directorial will bring out a new side of the actor, especially as Mahesh has deliberately kept details of his look and character under wraps to increase anticipation.
While details about the plot are scarce, Rajamouli and his father, writer Vijayendra Prasad, have teased fans by describing the film as an action-packed adventure drama, and comparing it to the popular Indiana Jones franchise. Location recce has already been done in Kenya for the film, confirming that parts of the film will be shot there.
One of the most talked about aspects of the project are the rumors about the possible involvement of Priyanka Chopra as the leading lady.
At a special screening of RRR in Japan, SS Rajamouli expressed his excitement about introducing Mahesh Babu to a wider global audience. He described Mahesh as “very handsome” and expressed his hope that once the shooting of the film was completed, he would be able to bring Mahesh Babu for the film’s release internationally.
“His name is Mahesh Babu, he is a Telugu actor. She is very beautiful. Hopefully we’ll finish the film a little faster and I’ll bring him here during the release and introduce him to you. I’m sure you’ll love it too,” Rajamouli said, hinting at the international appeal of the collaboration.
Now fans are eagerly waiting for the official announcement of Priyanka Chopra joining the film.
