Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli's 'SSMB29' event to stream live on JioHotstar
What's the story
Superstar Mahesh Babu recently teased the much-anticipated update on his upcoming film SSMB29. A grand event is all set to take place at Ramoji Film City on November 15, where the film's title and a glimpse video will be unveiled. The event will be livestreamed by popular OTT platform JioHotstar.
Twitter Post
Here's the announcement
Bigger better event streaming @JioHotstar on noveMBer 15th,RFC,6PM.#GlobeTrotter #SSMB29 #MaheshBabušµpic.twitter.com/n6TQ9ScvNK
ā Mahesh Admirersā¢ (@MaheshAdmirers) November 2, 2025
Title speculation
Meanwhile, here's everything we know about 'SSMB29'
SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli, is reportedly titled Varanasi. The film also stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. Veteran Tollywood filmmaker Narayana is producing the project, with MM Keeravani composing the soundtrack. The film's release is expected in early 2027.
Social media interaction
Fun banter between the cast and director
Recently, the cast and Rajamouli engaged in a social media banter. It started when Babu reminded Rajamouli about his promise to share updates on the film in November. The director spoke about slow progress, while Babu teased him about his "forever in making" style. Chopra Jonas and Sukumaran also joined the funny conversation with witty remarks about leaking on-set stories and hiding his filming schedules from family, respectively.