SSR unveils the antagonist for his upcoming movie SSMB29

By Ayush Sachan

Mahesh Babu starrer SSMB29 is gearing up for a grand and never-before-seen title launch, scheduled to take place on November 15, 2025. The makers have now unveiled the first look of Prithviraj Sukumaran from the film, introducing his character Kumbha, a vicious supervillain and the primary antagonist.

The official look, shared by SS Rajamouli, also included a heartfelt note from the director, who recalled a memorable moment from the shoot. He wrote, “After canning the first shot with Prithvi, I walked up to him and said, you are one of the finest actors I’ve ever known. Bringing life to this sinister, ruthless, powerful antagonist KUMBHA was creatively very satisfying. Thank you, Prithvi, for slipping into his chair… literally…”

The makers of SSMB29 recently announced that they would be hosting the much-awaited title launch event in Hyderabad. The live event, scheduled to begin at 6 PM on November 15, will be streamed live on JioHotstar.

Earlier this week, Mahesh Babu and director SS Rajamouli engaged in playful online banter, which officially confirmed that Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are part of the magnum opus project.