SSMB29 is among the most talked-about upcoming Telugu initiatives for the time being. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the movie contains a strong star forged together with Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Whereas the makers have ensured tight secrecy across the movie’s particulars, it appears a famous Bollywood actor has now declined a key function.
Nana Patekar refuses function in SSMB29
In accordance with a News18 report, Bollywood actor Nana Patekar was in talks to hitch SSMB29 as Mahesh Babu’s on-screen father. Final 12 months, SS Rajamouli reportedly traveled to Patekar’s farmhouse in Pune to relate the script to him.
Nevertheless, the Welcome actor politely declined the provide, as he didn’t discover the function attractive sufficient.
A supply near the portal revealed, “The filmmaker had traveled from Hyderabad to Patekar’s farmhouse in Pune to relate the script. The duo had an attention-grabbing trade of concepts, however then Patekar mentioned, this isn’t one thing he needs to do.”
Nana Patekar was supplied a whopping Rs. 20 crore price for function in SSMB29
That’s not all. Nana Patekar was reportedly supplied a good-looking remuneration of Rs 20 crore for his function in SSMB29, with a capturing schedule of nearly 15 days.
Nevertheless, the deal didn’t materialize as Nana clearly expressed that he didn’t wish to tackle the function presently. Nonetheless, he conveyed a need to collaborate with SS Rajamouli sooner or later.
SSMB29 particulars
Returning to the movie, the makers have labored onerous to maintain all developments beneath wraps. Scheduled for a tentative 2026 launch, the film will showcase Mahesh Babu in a totally new avatar.
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