SSMB29: Mahesh Babu's Video Goes Viral As Director SS Rajamouli's Name Linked To Tollywood Suicide, Love Triangle Case

SS Rajamouli is at the center of a major controversy following grave accusations from Uppalapati Srinivasa Rao, who claims to be a long-time friend of the director. Rao has reportedly died by suicide and blamed the RRR director for pushing him to the brink. In a letter and selfie video, Rao said that he had known Rajamoouli since 1990, but their friendship soured over a woman. He also alleged that the filmmaker "tortured" him and drove him to take his own life.

As the controversy takes center stage, a video of Mahesh Babu has surfaced on social media in which he shows of his look for the upcoming film SSMB29, which is Rajamouli's next.

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Mahesh Babu's video surfaces amid Rajamouli controversy

In a clip that has gone viral amid allegations against Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu's video from the gym has taken the internet by storm. #SSMB29 became a trending subject on social media. In it, the Tollywood star, who is undergoing a physical transformation for the movie, can be seen buffed up as he checks out his physique in the mirror. Babu sports long curly hair and thick beard in the clip, leading to speculations that his current look will be slightly modified for the pan-India film.

Priyanka Chopra is also attached to star in SSMB29. While her name has not been announced by the makers as part of the film's cast, reports are buzzing about PeeCee's comeback in Indian cinema after The Sky Is Pink (2019), with Rajamouli's ambitious project.

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What is Rajamouli controversy about?

In a letter addressed to the Mettuguda police, Uppalapati Srinivasa Rao, who worked with Rajamouli in the 2007 film Yamadonga starring Jr NTR, stated that he has known Rajamouli since 1990 and accused him of destroying his life and causing significant emotional distress. He alleged that their fallout stemmed from a love triangle. Srinivasa shot a video and sent it to Mettu police station, which has now surfaced on social media.

Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli has yet to address the serious allegations against him.