Madhavan

It’s official (almost). R Madhavan is reportedly the latest powerhouse name to join SSMB29, the most ambitious project in Indian cinema — starring Mahesh Babu and directed by SS Rajamouli.

And if true, this takes the film’s casting to next-level prestige.

🧨 Madhavan’s Role: “Powerful & Pivotal”

• The Tamil-Hindi star will reportedly play a key character who holds narrative weight across the film’s expansive storyline

• While full details are under wraps, sources suggest his role is neither villain nor filler — but something mystical, morally complex, and central to the plot

• An official announcement is expected in the coming weeks

🎭 With his recent serious roles in Rocketry and The Railway Men, Madhavan’s addition adds gravitas and global appeal.

💫 The Cast So Far: Star-Studded & Pan-Global

• Mahesh Babu – Lead adventurer, action hero

• Priyanka Chopra Jonas – Reportedly playing a strong international character

• Prithviraj Sukumaran – In a pivotal grey-shaded role

• R Madhavan – Now likely confirmed

• Earlier buzz: Veteran Nana Patekar was offered the role of Mahesh’s father, but turned it down despite a ₹20 Cr offer for 15 days of work

🔱 The Story: Wilbur Smith Meets Hanuman

• Inspired by Wilbur Smith-style global adventure novels and Indian mythology — particularly the legend of Lord Hanuman

• Set partially in Kashi, with lavish sets being built in Hyderabad

• Major sequences shot in Odisha, using high-end VFX and action choreography to elevate its cinematic scale

🎥 Think Indiana Jones meets Ramayana — but with the Rajamouli stamp of scale and spectacle

🎬 Behind The Scenes — A ₹1000 Cr Mega Vision

• Directed by: SS Rajamouli (RRR, Baahubali)

• Lead Producer: KL Narayana

• Music & BGM: MM Keeravani (Oscar-winning composer)

• Budget: A whopping ₹1,000 crore, making it one of India’s most expensive films ever

• Global Release: Planned for 2027, with international distribution and exotic shooting locations

📝 Final Word: With Madhavan Onboard, SSMB29 Is Officially a Cinematic Event in Motion

Rajamouli isn’t just building a movie — he’s building a mythical, multilingual, multi-market experience.

And with a cast this powerful, SSMB29 isn’t just looking to break records — it’s aiming to redefine Indian global cinema.

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South Indian actor Madhavan was exited for ROCKETRY for getting Oscar 2023 nomonation list.

Rocketry The film has now entered the 2023 Oscar contention list.

Talking to media, Madhavan in an interview on January 10 told that he had given his all to the movie and now feels a sense of gratitude and excitement as the movie is selected to be in the 2023 Oscar contention list. Also speaking about the movie, Madhavan said that he wanted everyone to recognise scientist Nambi Narayanan and added that he never thought that ‘Rocketry’ would be the film that would make him do the role of a writer, an actor, director and producer as well.

‘Rocketry’ starred Madhavan and Simran in lead roles and the music for the movie is composed by Sam CS.