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Babu was reported to play as an explorer inspired by the characteristics of [[Hanuman]].[{{Cite web |title=Mahesh Babu Starrer SSMB29 Major Scene Gets Leaked Online, Fans React {{!}} See Here |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/mahesh-babu-starrer-ssmb29-major-scene-gets-leaked-online-fans-react-see-here-9255171.html |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=19 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250319155334/https://www.news18.com/movies/mahesh-babu-starrer-ssmb29-major-scene-gets-leaked-online-fans-react-see-here-9255171.html |url-status=live }}] [[Priyanka Chopra Jonas]] was confirmed as the female lead, marking her first collaboration with Babu and Rajamouli and her return to Indian cinema after ''[[The Sky Is Pink]]'' (2019) and to Telugu Cinema after ''[[Thoofan]]'' (2013).[{{Cite news|last=Riya Sharma|title=Madhu Chopra finally reveals if Priyanka Chopra is a part of SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu's SSMB 29|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/madhu-chopra-finally-reveals-if-priyanka-chopra-is-a-part-of-ss-rajamouli-mahesh-babus-ssmb-29-101740828161992-amp.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=1 March 2025|archive-date=30 March 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250330143926/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/madhu-chopra-finally-reveals-if-priyanka-chopra-is-a-part-of-ss-rajamouli-mahesh-babus-ssmb-29-101740828161992-amp.html|url-status=live}}] [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] is signed to play the antagonist's role alongside [[Mahesh Babu]], marking his third Telugu film after ''[[Police Police]]'' (2010) and ''[[Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire]]'' (2023).{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}} Rajamouli signed with [[Creative Artists Agency]] (CAA) after the success of ''RRR'', and would be reportedly using various American actors for this film.[{{Cite web |last=Wiseman |first=Andreas |date=2022-09-22 |title='RRR' Director SS Rajamouli Signs With CAA In Coup For Agency; Next Film With Mahesh Babu To Start In The Spring |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/rrr-ss-rajamouli-mahesh-babu-next-film-caa-signs-1235124664/ |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]] |language=en-US |archive-date=22 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922222744/https://deadline.com/2022/09/rrr-ss-rajamouli-mahesh-babu-next-film-caa-signs-1235124664/ |url-status=live }}] [[Rajat Kapoor]] was signed to play Babu's father, however, the casting was called off due to creative differences.[{{Cite web |last=Prakash |first=B. V. S. |date=2025-12-17 |title=Exclusive: S S Rajamouli Likely to Replace Rajat Kapoor in Varanasi? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/exclusive-s-s-rajamouli-likely-to-replace-rajat-kapoor-in-varanasi-1924416 |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en |archive-date=31 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251231172852/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/exclusive-s-s-rajamouli-likely-to-replace-rajat-kapoor-in-varanasi-1924416 |url-status=live }}] In December 2025, actor [[Prakash Raj]] has joined the production.[{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-12-23 |title=Prakash Raj wraps key schedule for SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, posts update from set |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prakash-raj-wraps-key-shoot-schedule-of-ss-rajamoulis-varanasi-2840726-2025-12-23 |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=India Today |language= |archive-date=23 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251223172409/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prakash-raj-wraps-key-shoot-schedule-of-ss-rajamoulis-varanasi-2840726-2025-12-23 |url-status=live }}] |
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Babu was reported to play the male lead.[{{Cite web |title=Mahesh Babu Starrer SSMB29 Major Scene Gets Leaked Online, Fans React {{!}} See Here |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/mahesh-babu-starrer-ssmb29-major-scene-gets-leaked-online-fans-react-see-here-9255171.html |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=19 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250319155334/https://www.news18.com/movies/mahesh-babu-starrer-ssmb29-major-scene-gets-leaked-online-fans-react-see-here-9255171.html |url-status=live }}] [[Priyanka Chopra Jonas]] was confirmed as the female lead, marking her first collaboration with Babu and Rajamouli and her return to Indian cinema after ''[[The Sky Is Pink]]'' (2019) and to Telugu Cinema after ''[[Thoofan]]'' (2013).[{{Cite news|last=Riya Sharma|title=Madhu Chopra finally reveals if Priyanka Chopra is a part of SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu's SSMB 29|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/madhu-chopra-finally-reveals-if-priyanka-chopra-is-a-part-of-ss-rajamouli-mahesh-babus-ssmb-29-101740828161992-amp.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=1 March 2025|archive-date=30 March 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250330143926/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/madhu-chopra-finally-reveals-if-priyanka-chopra-is-a-part-of-ss-rajamouli-mahesh-babus-ssmb-29-101740828161992-amp.html|url-status=live}}] [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] was signed as the antagonist, marking his third Telugu film after ''[[Police Police]]'' (2010) and ''[[Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire]]'' (2023).{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}} Rajamouli signed with [[Creative Artists Agency]] (CAA) after the success of ''RRR'', and would reportedly be using various American actors for this film.[{{Cite web |last=Wiseman |first=Andreas |date=2022-09-22 |title='RRR' Director SS Rajamouli Signs With CAA In Coup For Agency; Next Film With Mahesh Babu To Start In The Spring |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/rrr-ss-rajamouli-mahesh-babu-next-film-caa-signs-1235124664/ |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]] |language=en-US |archive-date=22 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922222744/https://deadline.com/2022/09/rrr-ss-rajamouli-mahesh-babu-next-film-caa-signs-1235124664/ |url-status=live }}] [[Rajat Kapoor]] was signed to for a role. However, Kapoor later left the project due to creative differences.[{{Cite web |last=Prakash |first=B. V. S. |date=2025-12-17 |title=Exclusive: S S Rajamouli Likely to Replace Rajat Kapoor in Varanasi? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/exclusive-s-s-rajamouli-likely-to-replace-rajat-kapoor-in-varanasi-1924416 |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en |archive-date=31 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251231172852/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/exclusive-s-s-rajamouli-likely-to-replace-rajat-kapoor-in-varanasi-1924416 |url-status=live }}] In December 2025, [[Prakash Raj]] has joined the production.[{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-12-23 |title=Prakash Raj wraps key schedule for SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, posts update from set |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prakash-raj-wraps-key-shoot-schedule-of-ss-rajamoulis-varanasi-2840726-2025-12-23 |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=India Today |language= |archive-date=23 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251223172409/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prakash-raj-wraps-key-shoot-schedule-of-ss-rajamoulis-varanasi-2840726-2025-12-23 |url-status=live }}] |
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