Maverick Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is gearing up for superstar Mahesh Babu's film tentatively titled SSMB 29. Mahesh Babu is currently busy bringing out best version of himself. The pre production work has been going on for almost 9 months. The makers had plans to start the shoot by May end. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the film shoot pushed to September.

SS Rajamouli completed script work and pre production work and also finalizing the locations and actors. Mahesh Babu began his workshop for the various sequences of the film. The actor is also doing advertisements in the gap. MM Keeravaani started composing the songs.

As per the reports from the Bollywood media, Rajamouli and his team have acquired the rights of two African books. It is known that the film is a jungle adventure and it happens in the forests of Africa. Reports say that Rajamouli acquired the rights of two best selling novels Triumph of the Sun and King of Kings. Both these are written by novelist Wilbur Smith. The team has to confirm these things officially.

SS Rajamouli will direct Mahesh Babu in a globe-trotting forest action-adventure, with the star playing an adventurer. American-Indonesian actress Chelsea Islan is reportedly playing the female lead. PS Vinod of Panja and Sita Ramam fame handling cinematography. Tammiraju will be handling the editing works.

Mohan Nath Bingi of Aakashavaani and Adipurush fame will be taking care of production design. Kamal Kannan RC who collaborated with Jakkanna for Eega and Baahubali 2 VFX will be acting as VFX supervisor. KL Narayana of Kshana Kshanam and Hello Brother fame will be producing this huge project on a grand scale with mammoth budget. The film might release in May 2026.