Zaheer Darbar – Entertainment Editor
SSMB29: Rajamouli’s Banter with Mahesh Babu Goes Viral as Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Join Cast: The anticipation surrounding SS Rajamouli’s upcoming global adventure film, SSMB29, just hit a new high! Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film has been making headlines for months. And now, fans finally have their biggest confirmation yet — straight from Mahesh Babu himself.
Earlier this year, Rajamouli announced that the first official reveal of SSMB29 would arrive in November 2025. True to his word, the buzz began when Mahesh Babu playfully reminded the filmmaker on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “It’s November already @ssrajamouli.”
In response, Rajamouli quipped in Telugu, “Yes… you’re expecting a review for this film this month?” The banter didn’t stop there. Mahesh shot back with a cheeky reference to Rajamouli’s long-rumored Mahabharatha project, saying, “Your ‘forever in making’ Mahabharatha, Sir… First things first — you promised us something in November. Please keep up your word.”
Transitioning from teasing to revealing, Mahesh Babu confirmed Priyanka Chopra’s casting by dropping a playful hint: “FYI, our Desi girl has been posting every street of Hyderabad on her Insta stories since January.”
Priyanka quickly joined the conversation, replying, “Helloooo!! hero!!! You want me to leak all the stories you share with me on set? Once I decide, I’ll do it blindly!”— cleverly quoting Mahesh’s iconic Pokiri dialogue.
Rajamouli humorously jumped in, replying, “Why did you reveal PC, @urstrulyMahesh? You ruined the surprise!” Mahesh didn’t hold back, teasing, “Wait… was Prithviraj Sukumaran’s involvement also meant to be a secret?”
Adding to the laughter, Prithviraj Sukumaran confirmed his participation with a witty comeback: “Sir @ssrajamouli, I’m running out of alibis for these Hyderabad ‘vacations.’ My family’s starting to doubt me!”
Finally, Mahesh urged Rajamouli to drop the long-awaited update on November 2, to which the director agreed — but not without a joke. “I’ll release it tomorrow… but your first look might be delayed as penalty for excess sarcasm!” he teased.
The friendly banter concluded with Priyanka and Prithviraj roasting Mahesh, who sportingly replied that “Rajamouli always saves the best for last.”
With this light-hearted exchange breaking the internet, fans are now counting down to the big SSMB29 reveal today. Whether it’s a title announcement, a motion poster, or a first look — SS Rajamouli’s next cinematic universe is about to begin, and excitement couldn’t be higher!
Stay tuned for updates as SSMB29 gears up to redefine Indian cinema — one reveal at a time.
