ssmb29 Rajamouli Making Right Decisions

SSMB29 directed by S.S. Rajamouli has made a change in the cast. Prithviraj Sukumaran was initially part of the film along with Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, but now John Abraham has replaced him.

The reason for this change is a mystery. Is Rajamouli making the right call with this change?

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With a budget of ₹1000 crore, SSMB29 is one of the biggest films in Indian cinema. The pooja ceremony of the film happened on January 2, 2025 and the film is going to be a globetrotting adventure.

But the release date is yet to be announced. The scale of the film is so big that every decision has to be right.

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Prithviraj, a big star in Malayalam cinema has been replaced by John Abraham likely due to scheduling issues.

John’s popularity after Pathaan has a pan India appeal. This change in cast may be to reach a bigger pan India audience. But is this the right call to succeed in different regions?

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Priyanka Chopra’s casting has raised questions as she is not at the peak of her career. But her global recognition, action expertise and good chemistry with Mahesh Babu makes her a good choice.

Plus her Hollywood connections can help the film go global. Does this new pairing of Priyanka with Mahesh Babu work or is it a risk?

Prithviraj’s next film L2: Empuraan is already creating buzz. The teaser is out and fans are waiting for his film. Is his exit from SSMB29 because of this new film?

Rajamouli’s casting decisions for SSMB29 may look unconventional but seems to be strategic. By bringing in John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra he is looking for commercial appeal and international recognition.




With a big budget and huge expectations SSMB29 can change Indian cinema. But the big question is, is Rajamouli making the right call with these bold choices? Only time will tell.