Director SS Rajamouli has shared the first poster of his upcoming film with actor Mahesh Babu, currently known as SSMB29. The release coincided with Babu’s 50th birthday on Saturday.

The image, posted on social media by both Rajamouli and Babu, features a close-up of a man’s chest wearing a brown shirt, partially unbuttoned. Around his neck is a rudraksh mala with pendants of a trishul and Nandi. The actor’s face is not visible. The filmmakers confirmed that a more detailed reveal is planned for November 2025.

In his post, Babu thanked fans for their messages and said he was “eagerly waiting” for the reveal. Rajamouli, in a separate statement, described the film’s scale as too large to capture in a single image and said the November presentation would aim to convey “the essence, depth, and immersive world” of the production.

The project is reported to be an action-adventure inspired by African exploration stories, with Babu in the role of a travelling adventurer. Priyanka Chopra stars alongside him, with Prithviraj Sukumaran confirmed in a supporting role. Actor R Madhavan is also reported to be in talks to join the cast.

Production began in January 2025 after a launch event and is scheduled to resume in August following an extended planning phase. The script is written by Rajamouli’s father and frequent collaborator, Vijayendra Prasad.

The poster was shared with the hashtag #GlobeTrotter, prompting speculation that it could be the film’s title, though there has been no confirmation.

SSMB29 will be Rajamouli’s first feature since the success of RRR in 2022 and is expected to be among the major Indian releases of 2025.