Global icon Priyanka Chopra has set Tollywood abuzz after revealing in a recent international interview that she is currently working on an Indian film—comments that fans strongly believe refer to SSMB29, the ambitious jungle-based action adventure directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu. Though she didn’t name the project directly, her statement has ignited fresh speculation, with fans thrilled at the possibility of her playing a key role in the film. “I miss India and Hindi cinema. This year I’m working in an Indian film, and I’m really excited about it. The love Indian audiences have for me is priceless,” she said.
SSMB29 is currently in production and is being mounted on a massive scale, with Mahesh Babu set to appear in a completely new avatar. Industry sources suggest the film will offer a cinematic world unlike anything seen before. In the same interview, Priyanka also reminisced about her early cinematic experience, recalling Mani Ratnam’s Bombay as the first film she watched in a theatre, describing it as unforgettable. Her comments have not only reignited interest in SSMB29 but also added a fresh wave of excitement among fans eagerly awaiting official confirmations.