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Last Updated: March 20, 2025, 09:53 IST
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is in Odisha shooting with Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. He trekked Deomali, lauded its beauty, but criticised littering.
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is currently in Odisha working on his latest film, SSMB 29, which features prominent actors Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
During his time in the state, Rajamouli took a break from filming to embark on a solo trek along the Deomali trail, known as the highest peak in Odisha. He shared his experience on social media, praising the breathtaking views that Deomali offers. However, he did not hesitate to express his disappointment regarding the litter left by visitors in the area, calling for greater awareness and responsibility among tourists to maintain the site’s natural beauty.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), he exclaimed, “Had an amazing solo trek to Deomali, Odisha’s highest and most stunning peak. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking.”
He went on to say, “However, it was disheartening to see the trail marred by litter. Such pristine wonders deserve better. A little civic sense can make a huge difference… Every visitor should carry back their waste to help protect these places.” Check out the video here:
Had an amazing solo trek to Deomali, Odisha’s highest and most stunning peak. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking. However, it was disheartening to see the trail marred by litter. Such pristine wonders deserve better. A little civic sense can make a huge… pic.twitter.com/8xVBxVqQvc
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) March 19, 2025
Rajamouli and his team had relocated to Odisha earlier this month for the filming of key scenes for SSMB 29, with the film’s cast that also includes actresses Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Recently, a significant scene featuring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj, who appeared in a wheelchair, was leaked online and gained considerable attention. Although the filmmakers took immediate action to remove the content from X, the incident raised concerns about maintaining the confidentiality of the filming process. In light of this, Rajamouli’s team has reinforced security measures on set to safeguard against further leaks.
While an official announcement regarding SSMB 29 is still pending, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, has confirmed the film’s cast and specified that it will be partly filmed in the state, following in the footsteps of the successful Allu Arjun film, Pushpa 2.
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