08 October,2025 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra is all set to return to Indian cinema with S.S. Rajamouli's magnum opus SSMB29, tentatively titled Globe Trotter. The film stars Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu alongside her. While fans await updates and the film's release, there's an exciting new development. As per reports, Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra are gearing up for a major dance number in SSMB29.
According to India Today, a source stated, "It's something that has come up in creative discussions. Rajamouli wants every element in the film to serve the story. The idea of a special dance number with Priyanka and Mahesh is being explored, but it will only move ahead if it fits tonally with the film's vision."
A source from the production added, "Nothing has been locked yet. Rajamouli is very particular that songs in his films are not just visual spectacles but story-driven moments. The concept is being developed, and if it aligns creatively, we could see Priyanka and Mahesh garu in something truly unique."
"The number, if greenlit, will be mounted on a grand scale. The idea is to celebrate culture and character without breaking the film's pace," the insider said. As per earlier reports, the song will reportedly be choreographed by Raju Sundaram.
The film is touted to be the biggest project in Indian cinema, mounted on a massive budget of Rs 900-1000 crores. The makers have planned an extensive shooting schedule and have so far filmed in Odisha and Tanzania. Earlier, they were supposed to shoot in Kenya; however, the plans did not materialise. The film is said to be a globe-trotting jungle adventure, with the actor portraying a rugged explorer inspired by Indiana Jones and African folklore.
Mahesh Babu will be seen performing all the stunts in the film himself, without opting for a body double. The film, an action-adventure with elements of history and mythology, is expected to release in 2027.
On the work front, Priyanka Chopra has also been roped in for the latest instalment in the popular franchise Krrish 4, marking Hrithik Roshan's debut as a director. The 42-year-old actress will also be seen as a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in the forthcoming swashbuckler action drama The Bluff.
