SSMB29 Not A Franchise, Declares Rajamouli!

In an age where directors are rushing to plan sequels before their first films even hit the screens, fans are relieved to hear that ace filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli isn’t jumping onto the franchise bandwagon with SSMB29. With recent flops like Robinhood, where sequel plans were announced before the first part failed, and upcoming directors already writing scripts for Jack 2 and Jack 3, audiences have grown wary of this trend. Against this backdrop, Rajamouli’s decision to stick to a single-part story with Mahesh Babu comes as a welcome surprise.

SSMB29, which features the highly anticipated collaboration between Superstar Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli, is currently in the early stages of production. Though nothing official has been revealed yet, strong buzz suggests that scenes are already being filmed with Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and even global icon Priyanka Chopra. Despite the hype, Rajamouli has kept things under tight wraps or official launch updates shared with the public.

What’s catching everyone's attention now is the surprising decision from Rajamouli to not make SSMB29 a multi-part saga. While he was the trendsetter with Baahubali 1 & 2, and later many films tried to mimic that format, the director seems to be taking a new route this time. Reports say Rajamouli is very clear that Mahesh Babu’s jungle adventure will be a one-part epic high on scale, but complete in one go.

In fact, an official announcement video is reportedly in the works to confirm that SSMB29 will not follow the franchise formula. This bold move has impressed fans, as it shows Rajamouli is more focused on storytelling than trends. Now, with expectations sky-high and mystery building around the film’s concept, all eyes are on how this single-part global adventure will unfold.