This star joins SS Rajamouli's SSMB29; replaces Nana Patekar in Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra's Rs 1000 crore film, he is...

SS Rajamouli, one of India's biggest filmmakers, will soon be bringing his another visual extravaganza, SSMB29, with Priyanka Chopra and Mahesh Babu. The movie is undoubtedly among the most awaited films, and it seems like the father-son duo, Rajamouli and writer Vijendra Prasad, are all set to hit another bullseye. The upcoming movie has just got bigger and better because another actor, a promising star, has reportedly joined the action-adventure. 

The actor who joins SSMB29 is.. 

R Madhavan is the latest entrant in the ambitious film. As per the news reports, Madhavan heard the script, his role, and he agreed to become a part of this film. However, Madhavan wasn't the original choice for the role. 

Madhavan's role in SSMB29

According to the latest report of Cinejosh, R. Madhavan will play a powerful character, which will give a new twist to the story. The makers have not yet officially confirmed it, but sources say that Madhavan's role will surprise the audience. Madhavan, who has garnered praise for his dangerous baddie role in Shaitaan, will share the screen with Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, making this film even more special.

For SSMB29, R Madhavan replaced...

Reportedly, Nana Patekar was the original choice to play Mahesh Babu's father. Rajamouli went to the Krantiveer actor's farmhouse in Pune, and narrated him the script. Despite getting Rs 20 crore for the role, Nana rejected the film because he didn't like the role. And that's how Madhavan replaced the Ab Tak Chhappan actor.

SSMB29 is based on...

SSMB29' is a jungle-adventure film that will have elements of action, mythology and suspense. The story is set against the backdrop of Kashi, which is being recreated with grand sets in Hyderabad. The film will include elements inspired by Lord Hanuman and Hollywood's Indiana Jones. It will be a globe-trotting adventure, shot in Hyderabad, Odisha and several foreign locations. An action scene in the film, which will involve 3000 people and will take 60 days of shooting, is considered to be the biggest action block in Indian cinema. 

The shocking budget of SSMB29

With a reported budget of Rs 1000 crore, 'SSMB29' is the most expensive film in Indian cinema. The film is being produced by KL Narayan, and its music is being composed by Oscar winner MM Keeravani. The story is written by Rajamouli's father, Vijayendra Prasad. Priyanka Chopra is charging a fee of Rs 30 crore for this film, which makes her the highest-paid actress in India. Prithviraj Sukumaran will also play a special role in the film.