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Published 21:45 IST, October 22nd 2024

SSMB29: SS Rajamouli To Use AI In Mahesh Babu Starrer To Design THESE Characters

SS Rajamouli is set to revolutionize filmmaking in his upcoming project SSMB29 with the power of Artificial Intelligence. The film will star Mahesh Babu.

File photo of SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu | Image: IMDb

SS Rajamouli is busy for his upcoming film starring   Mahesh Babu , which is tentatively titled SSMB29. The highly anticipated project is touted to a pan-India film. The pre-production work of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming project has kickstarted with a major update now coming through. 

Rajamouli to make SSMB29 with help of Artificial Intelligence?

SS Rajamouli is known for his greater vision in films and push the boundaries of Indian cinema. After creating stunning visuals in Bahubali, RRR and Eega, the filmmaker will reportedly embrace the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for creating a masterpiece for film SSMB29.

S.S. Rajamouli - IMDb
File photo of SS Rajamouli | Source: IMDb

According to reports, a heavily VFX-drive epic is expected to showcase the transformative the power of AI in cinematic storytelling. Reports suggest that the preliminary visual work utilising AI has already begun which demonstrates his dedication to explore the latest technology in cinema. SS Rajamouli has reportedly planned to use AI not only for high quality VFX, but also to design various characters and animals featured in the film. He has also teamed up with a studio in New Zealand that is known for visual effects and animation.

All about SSMB29

SSMB29 writer V Vijayendra Prasad had earlier confirmed that the script for the film is locked and it will go on the floors later this year. The Mahesh Babu starrer is described as a globe-trotting jungle action adventure film. The movie is said to be shot in the jungles of Africa and will be heavy on VFX.  

It is expected that   Mahesh Babu  will devote himself totally to the role for 2-3 years. Additionally, it has been reported that the actor will also come onboard the project as a partner and will not charge any fees for the movie. For the unversed, the film was  announced at the special screening of his film RRR in Japan, filmmaker SS Rajamouli had spoken a little bit about the film.

Mahesh Babu - IMDb
File photo of Mahesh Babu | Source: IMDb

He said, “We started my next film. We completed the writing, we are in the pre-production process...But we haven't finished the casting yet. Only the main hero is locked, the protagonist of the film is locked.

His name is   Mahesh Babu  , he is a Telugu actor. Looks like many of you already know him. He is very handsome. Hopefully, we finish the film a little bit fast and during the release, I will bring him here, and I'll introduce him to you. I'm sure you will love him as well.”

Updated 17:34 IST, October 23rd 2024

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