Superstar’s First Pan-India Film to Feature ₹50 Crore Set, Surpassing RRR & Ramayana
A leading superstar’s upcoming Pan-India debut will feature a lavish ₹50 crore set, reportedly exceeding the production scale of RRR and Ramayana. Get full details on the extravagant project.
Superstar’s ₹50 crore film set surpasses RRR and Ramayana in scale.
While most modern Indian films lean heavily on visual effects (VFX), some filmmakers still opt for real, grand-scale sets to preserve authenticity. One such monumental production is shaping up with superstar Mahesh Babu’s upcoming Pan-India film, tentatively titled SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli.
Touted as one of the most expensive Indian films ever made, SSMB29 is creating waves for its massive ₹50 crore film set a recreation of the ancient city of Kashi (Varanasi) in Hyderabad. Due to logistical challenges in filming at real ghats and temples, the production team has replicated the iconic city's look and feel through elaborate set design. A leaked image from the set circulating on social media has further fueled fan excitement.
SSMB29 vs. Other Mega Productions
This isn’t the first time Telugu cinema has seen enormous sets. Recently, Prabhas’ horror-comedy The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, featured what is claimed to be the largest indoor film set in the world, measuring a massive 38,000 square feet. Though the cost remains undisclosed, the scale is said to be jaw-dropping. That set took over six months to build and is integral to the film’s plot, which revolves around flipping an ancestral home for profit.
But SSMB29 has set a new benchmark not just in cost, but in scale and ambition. The film, which was initially rumored to be a two-part release, is now confirmed as a single theatrical release, per exclusive reports from Pinkvilla.
What to Expect from SSMB29
SSMB29 is expected to continue shooting through 2026, with a release window set for 2027. The adventure film stars Mahesh Babu in the lead, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran also expected to play pivotal roles. The full cast is yet to be officially revealed, but the anticipation around the project remains sky-high.
With a world-class director, superstar cast, and one of the most extravagant sets ever built in Indian cinema, SSMB29 is shaping up to be a cinematic milestone.
