SS Rajamouli’s much-anticipated magnum opus, SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu, will be a single-part film rather than a multi-part venture, as speculated earlier.
Recent reports confirm that the director has chosen to craft an epic saga within a 3-hour-30-minute runtime, making it one of the lengthiest Indian films in recent times.SSMB29: Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, SS Rajamouli film to unfold in one epic chapter, not a two-part saga, reveal reports
A source close to the project revealed to Pinkvilla, ‘SS Rajamouli is a firm believer to break all norms and narrates stories in a format that holds the attention of the audience. He started the trend of narrating a single story in two parts with Baahubali and is now looking to revamp the game by mounting a story as vast as SSMB29 in a single part. SSR feels that the two-part storytelling has been misused by a lot of filmmakers, where projects are dragged for monetary gains. He is stepping out of the rat race by restructuring his screenplay in a single-part storytelling format. Much like RRR, this one too unfolds with a runtime of 3 hours and 30 minutes.’
The decision was reportedly not a recent one but a well-thought-out creative choice to ensure a crisp and engaging screenplay. ‘He doesn’t want to stretch the story for the sake of. There’s a proper start, middle, and end hitting the right notes,’ the source added.
The film is said to be an ambitious blend of reality, mythology, fiction, and adventure. Rajamouli has already filmed some key sequences and is preparing to make an official announcement with a dedicated two-minute video featuring film footage. ‘It’s a layered story, merging reality, and mythology with fiction and adventure. He has already shot for some key moments and is planning to announce the film with a proper 2-minute video comprising on film footage shortly. The work on post-production on the announcement asset is presently underway,’ the source stated.
Adding to the excitement, SSMB29 will also mark the return of Priyanka Chopra Jonas to Indian cinema. The film boasts an extensive international cast alongside talents from various film industries, promising a global cinematic spectacle. With Rajamouli’s visionary approach and Mahesh Babu leading the charge, SSMB29 is shaping up to be a groundbreaking cinematic experience. Fans now eagerly await the film’s official announcement and a glimpse into what is being hailed as another cinematic milestone from the master storyteller.