SS Rajamouli always wanted to make a film like Indiana Jones

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has undoubtedly set a bench mark and paved ways for south Indian cinema. Rajamouli is not just elevating Indian cinema but also introducing Indian stories with varied narratives and he is known for stunning locations and sets.

The director expressed his love for ‘Indiana Jones’ in building outstanding environments. In a recent interview, he said, “I always wanted to do a globe-trotting film like ‘Indiana Jones’ or the world of Dan Brown’s books. My father is currently sketching a film on the adventurous thematic genre. We have not yet finalised the script, but the work is underway.”

Talking more about the film, he added, “My next film with Mahesh Babu will be a globe-trotting action adventure. It’s going to be a kind of ‘James Bond’ or ‘Indiana Jones’ film with Indian roots.” The film titled SSMB29 is expected to hit the silver screens by 2025.

On plans of expanding SSMB29 into a sequential globe-trotting franchise, writer and Rajamouli’s father, KV Vijayendra Prasad, said: “It is along the lines of the ‘Indiana Jones’ series. It will be an adventure-action drama, with lots of emotions, like ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ [1981]. My script should be complete by July, and we hope to make it a franchise. We are leaving the climax open-ended, thus exploring the possibility of a sequel.”

A source added, “Both the writer and director felt it could be developed into a franchise with the central character leading each edition. Other key characters could join him in the subsequent instalments.”

On the other hand, ‘Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny’ will be releasing  in theatres starting June 29, in English, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.