Deepika to appear in Rajamouli's next film opposite Mahesh Babu

MUMBAI : Following the phenomenal success of 'RRR', superstar director S.S. Rajamouli is working on his next film with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu in lead role.

The film, written by K.V. Vijayendra Prasad, father of  Rajamouli is said to be inspired by true events and the latest buzz is that it will star Bollywood well-known actress Deepika Padukone opposite Mahesh Babu.

Tentatively titled 'SSMB29', the film is an adventurous drama which will most likely go on floors by the first half of 2023. According to the media reports, this will be Deepika and Mahesh's first time working together.

Meanwhile, Deepika is currently working with another pan-India film titled 'Project K', where she will be seen alongside Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Suniel Shetty. The film was delayed by a year due to Covid-19 pandemic. Nag Ashwin is directing the movie.

Deepika has earlier fallen ill on the sets of 'Project K' and was rushed to a hospital after her heart rate spiked. The actress soon recovered and returned back to shooting the movie.

Prabhas is preparing for his forthcoming mythological film 'Adipurush' which will also star Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan.