S.S. Rajamouli has announced the title of his next film with Mahesh Babu as "Globe Trotter." The announcement was made on Mahesh Babu's 50th birthday, and a first-look poster was also revealed. The poster featured a close-up of Mahesh Babu's chest, wearing a pendant with Lord Shiva's trishul and his ox Nandi.

The filmmaker also stated that a more detailed "first reveal" about the film will be made in November 2025. The movie, which was previously referred to as "SSMB29," is an action-adventure film, reportedly inspired by African exploration stories.

"Globe Trotter" is a highly anticipated project, and while the official plot details are being kept under wraps by director S.S. Rajamouli, several reports have surfaced with more information about the film's scope and cast.

Here's a breakdown of what has been reported:

Plot and Theme: The film is described as an action-adventure, reportedly inspired by African exploration stories and drawing parallels to classics like Indiana Jones. It's also said to have a strong connection to Indian mythology and history. According to some reports, the story is deeply rooted in the history of the sacred city of Kashi, with elements of Lord Shiva's mythology. Mahesh Babu's character is a "rugged explorer" on a quest to uncover a lost secret that could change the world. There are also rumors that the film will be made in two parts.

Cast: Alongside Mahesh Babu, the film features Priyanka Chopra as the female lead, marking her return to Indian cinema. Prithviraj Sukumaran is confirmed to be playing a key role, and there are reports that R. Madhavan is also in talks to join the cast.

Production and Filming: The movie's production began in January 2025. Filming has already taken place in locations like Odisha, and reports suggest that the team will be shooting in Africa, including Tanzania and South Africa, to capture the film's global adventure theme. The creative team is recreating the city of Kashi on a massive set in Hyderabad for a portion of the film.also read: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate New Vande Bharat Train: Bengaluru to Belagavi Vande Bharat Train

Rajamouli's Vision: In his announcement, Rajamouli emphasized that the film's story and scope are so vast that he feels a simple poster or press conference wouldn't do it justice. He promised a "NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN reveal" in November 2025, which has only heightened the excitement and speculation around the film.