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The highly anticipated globetrotting action-adventure SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli, is gearing up for its next major schedule. After Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu was recently spotted at Hyderabad airport on Monday, Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra has now arrived in Nairobi, signaling the film’s African chapter is about to begin.
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Priyanka Chopra Arrives in Nairobi
Priyanka Chopra landed in Nairobi, Kenya, to join the rest of the cast and crew on the SSMB29 shoot. Her arrival comes as part of the film’s expanded African schedule.
On Tuesday, PeeCee took to her Instagram stories and shared a series of snapshots capturing East Africa’s scenic charm, confirming her presence in the region for the film’s shoot.
Rajamouli and his crew are expected to film across Nairobi, Kenya, and Tanzania, promising breathtaking visuals that align with the filmmaker’s signature grandeur.
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New Shoot Timeline Confirmed
Since the makers unveiled the first-look poster on Mahesh Babu’s birthday, the hype around the project has intensified.
Notably, producer KL Narayana has recently confirmed that the action-packed African schedule will commence in the third week of September, with filming planned in both Nairobi and Tanzania. This aligns with reports that the team is preparing for this major overseas stint.
Originally, filming was slated for Kenya in mid-July. However, the schedule was postponed due to escalating political unrest in the region. Prioritising safety, Rajamouli’s team pivoted to alternative locations in Tanzania and South Africa.
The globetrotting action thriller is being made on a colossal budget, estimated at ₹1,000 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films in history.
