SSMB29: Priyanka Chopra gives a glimpse into Koraput's scenic beauty as she heads to join Mahesh Babu
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra finally joined SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran and the SSMB29 team in Odisha's Koraput, on Tuesday. Earlier today, the Dostana actress was welcomed by a huge crowd as she left her hotel in Koraput's Semiliguda. The actress waved back at her fans leaving everyone thrilled. Later, she shared a bunch of pictures on Instagram giving a glimpse into the scenic beauty of Koraput, Odisha's Switzerland, as she headed to join her crew.
Earlier today, as Priyanka headed for the shooting, Mahesh Babu left his cottage in Deomali, to join the crew. As the Don actress was on her way to the shooting location, she captured the moments and scenic beauty on her camera. She took to her Instagram stories and shared a series of pictures and videos.
Earlier today, she captured the local marketplaces in Kotpad. Later, she shared some pictures and videos of trees, hills, rivers, canals and other scenic locations.
Notably, Priyanka Chopra joined the SSMB29 team in Hyderabad during the first schedule of shooting. However, she had to take a break from the shooting to attend her brother's marriage in Mumbai. Meanwhile, Rajamouli has already kicked off shooting in Koraput. A short clip featuring Mahesh and Prithviraj went viral on social media in which the duo were shooting an action sequence on Talamali Hilltop. Now that Priyanka has joined the team, Rajamouli will likely start filming some adventure sequences.
Meanwhile, fans in large numbers are thronging the shooting locations to get a glimpse of the actors. Following the leaks from the sets, security measures have been beefed up to prevent any such instances. While fans were excited to see Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, Priyanka's arrival has elevated the thrills. Even though no one is allowed near the sets, locals as well as tourists are heading towards the shooting locations.
While Rajamouli has already kicked off the shooting, fans are eagerly waiting for an official announcement from the makers about SSMB29 and its cast.
First, it was Anushka Shetty's Ghati and next it was Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2. Now, the RRR filmmaker has picked Odisha for shooting the globe-trotting action adventure in Odisha. It seems, Odisha is becoming a favourite destination of South Film Industry. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has welcomed all film industries to explore the state's potential with a promise to extend full support and world-class infrastructure.
Before, Pushpa-2 in Malkangiri, and now, renowned director SS Rajamouli's upcoming film SSMB29, starring South superstars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, along with internationally acclaimed actress Priyanka Chopra, is being shot in Koraput, proving that Odisha has a wealth…
— Pravati Parida (@PravatiPOdisha) March 11, 2025