Telugu Cinema is cracking high with the current update of SSMB29, a collaboration between Director SS Rajamouli and Actor Mahesh Babu. The reason for the sudden hype is because of Malayalam Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran joining the cast after several rumours and theories surrounding him playing the antagonist role among other Hindi actors names.
After wrapping the most exciting Malayalam sequel ‘L2: Empuraan’, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has dropped a massive turnover with posting a clean shaven look. The post also had teased about a certain project that he has been gearing up for the past year which further oiled the rumors that he is playing the antagonist role in SS Rajamouli’s next.
PROTAGONIST & ANTAGONIST.#MaheshBabu #Prithviraj pic.twitter.com/k3A04xByIs
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Many other actors like John Abraham have been buzzed to be the main villain as the first schedule of SSMB29 was reported to be started in Andhra Pradesh. After the hype, Prithviraj Sukumaran was spotted along with actor Mahesh Babu travelling together for their next schedule, confirming the rumors about his involvement. Although there are no official announcements about the cast and crew of SSMB29, global sensation and the multi-faceted actress Priyanka Chopra has begun shooting.