19 April,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
SS Rajamouli, Priyanka Chopra and Mahesh Babu
When it comes to SS Rajamouli, spectacles are par for the course. So, it's not surprising that the filmmaker is setting the stage for what is being described as "one of the most ambitious action sequences attempted in Indian cinema" for his next with Mahesh Babu, the working title of which is SSMB29. mid-day has learnt that Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran will kick off intensive prep and action training by the month-end before they face the camera for the elaborate action sequence that is set in a boat.
A source tells us, "The action block involves water, fire, and a whole lot of chaos. It will be mounted on a grand scale with the stunt choreography expected to match international standards. It will be shot throughout May and June. Close to 3000 people, including the leads, will begin the training later this month for it."
After a two-week prep, the shoot will take place in Hyderabad. We've heard that the actors won't be required to film the portions together. The insider adds, "Priyanka will film her parts first. Mahesh will join soon after, and Prithvi will lock a chunk of this before starting Daayra with Kareena [Kapoor Khan]." Another crew member adds that Rajamouli has roped in international stunt coordinators for the film that has its roots in Indian mythology.
