Famous Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli, best known for blockbusters like Baahubali and RRR, has completed the African shooting schedule of his much-awaited film SSMB 29. The shooting took place in Kenya, where Rajamouli and his team captured the beauty of several iconic African landscapes.
SS Rajamouli wraps Kenya shoot, SSMB 29 global release
During the shoot, SS Rajamouli met Kenya’s Cabinet Minister for Foreign Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, along with other government officials. The minister praised Rajamouli as one of the world’s greatest filmmakers whose stories connect with audiences everywhere. He also shared photos with Rajamouli, his son SS Karthikeya, and members of the film crew on social media.
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Mudavadi mentioned that the Kenyan schedule involved almost 95% of the African scenes of the film. Over 120 crew members worked in locations like the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara, the scenic Naivasha, the rugged Samburu, and the iconic Amboseli. According to him, Kenya’s rich natural beauty and hospitality made it the perfect choice for such a large-scale project.
Calling the film a “cinematic milestone,” Mudavadi also confirmed that SSMB 29 will release in over 120 countries, making it one of the widest global releases for an Indian movie. He expressed pride that such a major Asian film production chose Kenya as a shooting destination, which will bring international attention to the country.
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The Africa schedule has now wrapped up, and the cast and crew have returned to India to continue shooting. The film stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role, along with Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra in key roles. The first look of the movie is expected to release in November this year, while the final film is scheduled for a grand release in 2026.
With Rajamouli’s track record of delivering cinematic experiences that mix strong storytelling with breathtaking visuals, expectations are sky-high. Fans across the world are waiting eagerly for SSMB 29, which promises to be one of the biggest Indian films ever made.
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