Renowned filmmaker SS Rajamouli, currently shooting his much-anticipated film SSMB29, took a break from the intense schedule in Odisha’s Koraput district to engage in a friendly game of volleyball with local youths.
A video capturing Rajamouli’s lively participation at Tankubeda village near Talamali has gone viral on social media, with fans praising his humility and down-to-earth nature.
Meanwhile, shooting for SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, has been underway in the Talimali Hills for the past 15 days and will continue until March 28, according to sources.
The film has drawn significant attention, with actors Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and global icon Priyanka Chopra present in the region. Priyanka arrived on March 11 to shoot key scenes at Deomali Hills, greeted warmly by excited fans.
Touted as an action-mythology film, SSMB29 is set against dense jungle landscapes, perfectly suited to Koraput’s scenic beauty. With a reported budget of ₹1,000 crore, the film promises a thrilling blend of action and mythology, making it one of the most anticipated projects in Indian cinema.