
The cinematic world is holding its breath as the official title and first glimpse of the highly-anticipated, SS Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu project, tentatively titled SSMB29 and widely referred to as “Globe Trotter,” is set for a massive digital unveiling. The grand event, which promises to be a spectacle worthy of the Baahubali and RRR director, will be live-streamed exclusively on JioHotstar.
The monumental announcement is scheduled for November 15, where the makers will officially share the film’s title, along with a first video glimpse, with a global audience. The event is set to take place at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, a fittingly grand venue for one of the most ambitious films in Indian cinema history. The live stream on JioHotstar will allow millions of fans across India and the world to witness the reveal in real-time, marking a significant, digitally-focused trend in film promotion.
The film, which is being produced on a colossal scale, marks the first collaboration between Superstar Mahesh Babu and global director SS Rajamouli. The star cast also includes global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran in pivotal roles.
Rajamouli himself had previously teased the scale of the project, stating that its scope and story were too vast for a simple press conference. The announcement event is expected to feature appearances from the main cast—Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran—along with the director and the film’s Oscar-winning composer, M.M. Keeravani.
While the project has been tentatively nicknamed ‘Globe Trotter’—a term Rajamouli himself used in a previous social media post—recent reports suggest the official title might be ‘Varanasi’, hinting at a story potentially deeply rooted in Indian culture, history, or spirituality, perhaps interwoven with its reported jungle adventure/action-adventure genre.
The film has generated immense buzz, not just for its star power, but for the promise of a global cinematic experience, with shooting locations reportedly including Odisha and Kenya. The film’s script has been penned by Rajamouli’s father and frequent collaborator, Vijayendra Prasad.
Excitement was further fueled by a humorous social media exchange between Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the days leading up to the reveal. Mahesh Babu playfully reminded Rajamouli of his promise to share an update in November, leading to a witty back-and-forth about the project’s progress and the co-stars’ on-set secrecy. This public camaraderie has only heightened the anticipation for the November 15 event.
Fans of both the celebrated director and the superstar are eagerly counting down the days to the “never-before-seen” reveal, which is certain to set new benchmarks for cinematic announcements.