SS Rajamouli’s new movie is titled Globe Trotter, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, with its first official reveal scheduled for November 2025.
Globe Trotter Details and Release Date
- The film is described as a high-budget global jungle adventure, promising extensive action and exotic international locations, which aligns with the “GlobeTrotter” theme.
- Rajamouli has stated that the story and scope of the movie are so vast that mere press releases or stills cannot do it justice; hence, a special reveal is planned.
- Production began in early 2025, reportedly with shooting locations in Kenya and India’s Borra Caves.
- The screenplay is written by Vijayendra Prasad, Rajamouli’s frequent collaborator.
- The poster revealed shows Mahesh Babu’s character, featuring a bloodied shirt and a rudraksha mala, hinting at intense action and mythological undertones.
- Globe Trotter is Priyanka Chopra’s return to Indian cinema after 2019.
- The film has generated significant excitement, with fans and industry watchers anticipating Rajamouli’s signature blend of epic storytelling, emotional depth, and pan-Indian appeal.
- The Release Date of the movie will be announced in November 2025.
Mahesh Babu’s role in the Movie
Mahesh Babu plays an archaeologist with traits of Lord Hanuman in Globe Trotter (SSMB29), embarking on a globe-trotting adventure set across jungles in the Amazon and Africa.
- His character is described as a daring explorer, deeply linked to mythological undertones, and the storyline hints at a quest involving ancient artefacts and lineage connected to the epic Ramayana.
- Mahesh Babu’s appearance in the film features a bloodied shirt and a pendant implying spiritual symbolism, suggesting his role blends intense action with mythological depth.
- He is expected to portray multiple looks reflecting his evolution throughout the film’s adventure, underscoring the character’s growth and journey.
This is Mahesh Babu’s first collaboration with Rajamouli, and details about his character’s specifics will be revealed in the official first look, scheduled for November 2025.
Budget of Globe Trotter
The estimated budget for Globe Trotter (SSMB29) is ₹1000 crore, making it one of the most expensive films ever produced in Indian cinema.
- Multiple reliable sources including industry news, film portals, and production reports confirm the ₹1000 crore figure, which is allocated for global locations, extensive sets (including a ₹50 crore Varanasi set), and high-end visual effects.
- Director SS Rajamouli is reported to receive a substantial fee, potentially over ₹200 crore, with additional profit-sharing, reflecting the project’s massive scale.
- The film’s budget surpasses Rajamouli’s previous blockbusters such as Baahubali and RRR, setting a new benchmark for Indian film production.
Globe Trotter Budget Breakdown Analysis
- The film is planned as a two-part globe-trotting jungle adventure, with the total budget likely covering both parts.
- A massive set replicating the city of Varanasi has been constructed at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, costing about ₹50 crore, the most expensive set in Indian cinema history so far.
- The budget includes extensive shooting in exotic and international locations such as Kenya, Tanzania (Serengeti), South Africa, and the Amazon rainforest, adding to the scale and cost.
- Director SS Rajamouli’s remuneration is reported to be around ₹200 crore plus a profit-sharing agreement, making him one of the highest-paid directors in India.
- Lead actor Mahesh Babu, along with SS Rajamouli, has reportedly opted out of fixed salaries to instead take a significant share (around 40%) of the film’s profits, reflecting their faith in the project’s success.
- The film involves high-end visual effects, action sequences on a global scale, and elaborate production design, all contributing to the large budget.
- Additional cast members include Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra and Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, likely contributing to elevated casting costs.
- The scale of production includes shooting schedules planned till 2026, with releases anticipated in 2027 and 2029 for the two parts.
For all the admirers of my #GlobeTrotter… pic.twitter.com/c4vNXYKrL9
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) August 9, 2025
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