Mahesh Babu Unveils New Look as SS Rajamouli’s SSMB29 Gears Up for Production

n a strategic shift, Mahesh Babu reveals his transformation ahead of Rajamouli’s highly anticipated global action-adventure, set to begin filming next year.

Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu is gearing up for his much-anticipated global feature, SSMB29, directed by acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli. Known for delivering worldwide hits like Baahubali and RRR, Rajamouli is now setting the stage for his first-ever international project from India, a globe-trotting action adventure. While the film was originally expected to start production this year, the extensive pre-production phase—typical of Rajamouli’s grand-scale films—has led to delays.

For Rajamouli, detailed preparation is key. His past projects have seen lead actors like NTR, Ram Charan, and Prabhas follow strict guidelines, often staying out of the public eye to maintain the secrecy of their looks. However, Mahesh Babu seems to be an exception to this rule.

In a surprising departure from Rajamouli’s usual approach, Mahesh Babu has been openly flaunting his new look during his recent international trips. His wife Namrata Shirodkar
has also been sharing pictures from their vacations on Instagram, keeping fans updated. Even more surprising, Mahesh fully revealed his transformation when he met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently, sparking widespread attention.

This shift in strategy suggests that Rajamouli may be building anticipation for Mahesh’s makeover well ahead of the film’s release. By allowing Mahesh the freedom to showcase his look, the director could be banking on creating buzz before shooting even begins.

As of now, SSMB29 is still in its pre-production phase, with regular filming expected to commence next year. With the film’s scale and ambition, fans may have to wait another three years to see it hit the big screen, but excitement is already building for what promises to be a cinematic spectacle.