SSMB29 Confirmed as Film Franchise with a Massive Budget

The country awaited the arrival of the Mahesh Babu’-SS Rajamouli blockbuster, tentatively titled SSMB29, and news of it came bigger than anyone could imagine. According to the latest news feature Story in The Star, one of Kenya’s most important newspapers, it has been confirmed that the film shall be planned as a two-part franchise, with the soaring budget pegged at ₹1200 crores- a big dot for one of the most daring ventures in the annals of Indian cinema, probably ever. SSMB29 Confirmed as Film Franchise with a Massive Budget

SSMB29 Confirmed as Film Franchise

SS Rajamouli, who has remodeled Indian cinema with colossal hits such as Baahubali and RRR, is now ready to challenge himself even more. In a recent meeting with government officials in Kenya, it was stated that this film is going to be made on a large scale. Since majestic landscapes and unique topography of Kenya offer something exceptionally special, the filming there will definitely go down as a treat for the eyes as never witnessed before.

Why the Two-part Franchise?

The grandness of SSMB29 was such that Rajamouli and his whole crew felt that it cannot be comprehended in just one film. The second part easily widens the narrative scope, extremely rich character arcs, and Rajamouli’s trademark lush settings. This is likewise compared to Baahubali’s distribution model, whose title became the pride of the world as it was told in two parts.

Biggest Role of Mahesh Babu

For Mahesh Babu, this film could be a door opener into superstardom, considering he has reached a superstar status within Telugu cinema. He would reportedly be seen in a rugged adventurous avatar, something he’s never done before. Fans have even started referring to it as “India’s Indiana Jones” for its adventurous theme and international canvas.

Expectations Sky High

With an imperial budget of ₹1200 crores, top-notch VFX, and Rajamouli’s inimitable brilliance as a storyteller, the expectations are sky-high. Industry talk also suggests that SSMB29 could very possibly create a whole new set of standards in Indian cinema with far-reaching international ramifications.

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