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SS Rajamouli Confirms Nani Will Play a Role in His Magnum Opus Mahabharata
Updated on: 28 April, 2025 02:01 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Nani and SS Rajamouli
The Indian film industry is buzzing with excitement after a major revelation by acclaimed director SS Rajamouli. During a recent high-profile event, the master filmmaker confirmed a key casting decision for his long-anticipated dream project, an adaptation of the epic Mahabharat. This news has sent waves of anticipation through fans eagerly awaiting Rajamouli`s next grand cinematic vision.
Amidst loud cheers from the audience, Rajamouli affirmed the casting. As captured in a clip shared on X (formerly Twitter), he stated, "Definitely, Nani will be part of my film based on Mahabharata." While he clarified that the specific character isn`t decided yet, he emphasised, "Only Nani`s casting is fixed." This marks the very first official casting announcement for the monumental project.
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Nani, visibly moved by the confirmation, expressed his deep gratitude to Rajamouli for the opportunity, acknowledging the director`s legendary status. He also thanked Rajamouli and his wife, Rama Rajamouli, for attending the event despite the director`s busy schedule shooting his current film. This collaboration will reunite Nani and Rajamouli after their successful venture, `Eega`.
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Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli is deeply involved in his next directorial, tentatively titled `SSMB29`, starring superstar Mahesh Babu. This action-adventure film boasts a star-studded cast, including Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and is expected to be a global spectacle, potentially releasing in 2027. Nani humorously referenced the anticipation for `SSMB29` at the event, joking that audiences worldwide would watch it regardless, highlighting its immense scale and appeal.
The Big Reveal at the `HIT 3` Event
The confirmation came during the pre-release event for Nani`s upcoming action thriller, `HIT: The Third Case`, held in Hyderabad on April 27. Event host Suma Kanakala, playfully dressed like Nani`s character from the film, posed the much-speculated question about Nani`s involvement in Rajamouli`s Mahabharat.Amidst loud cheers from the audience, Rajamouli affirmed the casting. As captured in a clip shared on X (formerly Twitter), he stated, "Definitely, Nani will be part of my film based on Mahabharata." While he clarified that the specific character isn`t decided yet, he emphasised, "Only Nani`s casting is fixed." This marks the very first official casting announcement for the monumental project.
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Rajamouli`s Epic Vision and Nani`s Gratitude
SS Rajamouli, renowned for epics like `Baahubali` and `RRR`, has often spoken about his ambition to bring the Mahabharat to the big screen. He envisions it as a massive, multi-part film series, potentially spanning ten parts and requiring a decade to complete.Nani, visibly moved by the confirmation, expressed his deep gratitude to Rajamouli for the opportunity, acknowledging the director`s legendary status. He also thanked Rajamouli and his wife, Rama Rajamouli, for attending the event despite the director`s busy schedule shooting his current film. This collaboration will reunite Nani and Rajamouli after their successful venture, `Eega`.
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Spotlight on Current Projects
While the Mahabharat project is still in the future, both Nani and Rajamouli are busy with immediate commitments. Nani is gearing up for the release of `HIT: The Third Case` on May 1, 2025. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, this third installment in the `HIT` universe sees Nani reprise his role as the intense cop Arjun Sarkaar, alongside Srinidhi Shetty. Following this, Nani will team up with director Srikanth Odela for `The Paradise`.Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli is deeply involved in his next directorial, tentatively titled `SSMB29`, starring superstar Mahesh Babu. This action-adventure film boasts a star-studded cast, including Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and is expected to be a global spectacle, potentially releasing in 2027. Nani humorously referenced the anticipation for `SSMB29` at the event, joking that audiences worldwide would watch it regardless, highlighting its immense scale and appeal.
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