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In 2023, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made a blockbuster comeback with Pathaan, smashing records across the globe. The film released in over 100 countries and more than 2,500 screens overseas, delivering a massive opening of Rs 57 crore at the domestic box office and Rs 104.80 crore worldwide on day one. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the movie eventually collected Rs 1,050 crore worldwide, securing its place among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. It also earned the title of the biggest worldwide release by an Indian movie.
Now, ace South filmmaker SS Rajamouli is preparing to raise the bar even higher with his highly anticipated project SSMB29.
Kenya Chosen as the Heart of the Story!
The celebrated filmmaker recently finalised Kenya as the key location for SSMB29 after an extensive scouting tour across East Africa. During a meeting with SS Rajamouli, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs praised the director’s global impact and vision.
On X, the minister wrote, “Kenya this past fortnight became the stage for one of the world’s greatest filmmakers, @ssrajamouli, the visionary Indian director, screenwriter, and storyteller whose works have captured the imagination of audiences across continents."
He further highlighted that Rajamouli’s 120-member crew will shoot nearly 95% of the African sequences in Kenya, capturing breathtaking landscapes from Masai Mara and Naivasha to Samburu and Amboseli.
A Release Spanning 120 Nations
Sharing more about the film’s scale, the Kenyan minister revealed that SSMB29 is set for release in over 120 countries. Further, the post read, "From the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara to the scenic Naivasha, the rugged Samburu, and the iconic Amboseli, Kenya’s landscapes are now etched into what is set to become the largest film production in Asia. Scheduled for release in over 120 countries, the movie is expected to reach more than a billion viewers worldwide."
Kenya this past fortnight became the stage for one of the world’s greatest filmmakers, @ssrajamouli, the visionary Indian director, screenwriter, and storyteller whose works have captured the imagination of audiences across continents.
— Musalia W Mudavadi (@MusaliaMudavadi) September 2, 2025
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He concluded, "This landmark decision to film in Kenya is more than a cinematic milestone; it is a powerful statement about our country’s beauty, hospitality, and place on the world stage. As the crew departs today for India to continue production, Kenya stands proud, ready to share its story with the world through the lens of SSMB29."
