Exclusive: Rajamouli to stop Telugu films following SSMB29?

With “RRR,” Rajamouli attained recognition within Hollywood and is now regarded as a global filmmaker. Consequently, Rajamouli aspires to ascend the ranks and produce films for Hollywood companies on a global scale.

Our exlusive information is that Rajamouli, who will helm Mahesh Babu’s SSMB29 as a globe-trotting adventure thriller, would cease directing Telugu films thereafter. This Mahesh Babu film will be produced for a global audience; nonetheless, it will be his last project featuring a Telugu celebrity in the lead role.

A notable Hollywood studio has expressed interest in collaborating with Rajamouli. Additionally, the streaming platform Netflix seeks to negotiate a partnership with Rajamouli for several global projects. A unique collaborative connection has developed between Netflix and Rajamouli over the past few years. Following the release of “Baahubali,” Netflix commenced a close working bond with Rajamouli.

Moreover, directors such as Sukumar and Sandeep Reddy Vanga have been delivering films that generate revenue comparable to that of a Rajamouli picture. Consequently, Rajamouli prefers not to compete with other Indian directors and instead aims to collaborate with global studios, whether working from Hollywood or while based in Hyderabad.

We will attain better understanding on this matter in the forthcoming years.

Conversely, the production of Mahesh Babu – Rajamouli’s unnamed action-adventure thriller is scheduled to commence in early 2025. The film, with an estimated budget of Rs 1000 Crore, would be produced in two installments, with the first installment expected to be released in 2026.