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Published 18:19 IST, January 3rd 2024

SS Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu’s film to be made on a budget of over ₹ 1000 crore? Find out

SS Rajamouli is all set to collaborate with Mahesh Babu for a Telugu movie and the budget of the same is supposedly over ₹ 1000 crore.

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SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu
SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu | Image: X

A recent development in the world of Telugu cinema has revealed that post the success of RRR, renowned director Rajamouli is gearing up for his next big project with superstar Mahesh Babu. The buzz around this new film is creating quite a stir and there are some exciting details doing the rounds.

Details about SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu's movie

Sources within the Telugu film industry reveal to OTT Play that Rajamouli's upcoming venture is set to be a cinematic spectacle with a whooping budget of ₹1000 crore. This staggering amount makes it the most expensive Indian film ever produced. Rajamouli is all set to kickstart the script reading sessions with Mahesh Babu once the star's latest film Guntur Kaaram hits the screens on January 12, 2024.

SS Rajamouli with Mahesh Babu | Image: X

Vijayendra Prasad spills the bean about the movie’s script

Known for his grand productions, Rajamouli's films not only boast massive budgets but also rake in substantial revenue at the box office. When questioned about the progress on the script, writer Vijayendra Prasad shared that they anticipate completing the scripting by January after which the pre-production phase will commence.

Prasad expressed confidence in the script and claimed that it would offer a unique cinematic experience for Indian movie enthusiasts. Rajamouli has also engaged a leading casting agency from the United States to bring some big names on board for this multilingual film.

SS Rajamouli with father Vijayendra Prasad | Image: Instagram

Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu is preparing for his role and casting decisions are still in the works. There are whispers that this film might be released in multiple parts, a detail confirmed by writer Vijayendra Prasad in an interview. The decision to keep an open ending hints at the potential for a sequel.

The musical maestro MM Keeravani will compose the music for this ambitious project which is being bankrolled by KL Narayana.

Updated 18:19 IST, January 3rd 2024