SSMB28 on OTT: Mahesh Babu's film sold to THIS streaming platform for a whooping amount before the release

Mahesh Babu's upcoming film SSMB28 has been sold already to a streaming giant despite being in the production stage.

By Rupal Purohit
Published: February 1, 2023 5:45 PM IST

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu is currently filming for his next project with director Trivikram Srinivas. The film is tentatively titled #SSMB28 and with this, the actor-director duo will hit a hat trick. It is in the production stage, the title is yet to be announced as well as the release date is unknown, despite so many factors the film has sold its digital rights already. Yes, way before theatrical release SSMB28 has got a streaming platform. Also Read - Sania Mirza Farewell dinner: Mahesh Babu, Namrata Shirodkar, AR Rahman, Farah Khan-Sajid Khan attend the do, netizens wonder where is Shoaib Malik? [View Pics]

SSMB28 has sold digital rights to a streaming giant for a whopping amount. OTT platform Netflix has bought the digital rights of Mahesh Babu starrer SSMB 28 for rs 81 crore. A source close to the development informed Indian Express that this is the only Telugu film that has earned the highest from such a deal. Also, the film will be available online after completing 50 days of theatrical release. Also Read - Mahesh Babu to Allu Arjun: These south superstars REJECTED big Bollywood movies

Mahesh Babu is shooting for the highly-anticipated film in Hyderabad. The film also stars Pooja Hegde to play the female lead. Fans are eagerly waiting to see Mahesh in a rugged avatar with a bread. His look has already built interest among his fans. The actor and director Trivikram Srinivas have already delivered successful Athadu and Khaleja. After two hits fans are expecting another blockbuster from the pair. Also Read - Ranbir Kapoor hooked to Allu Arjun's role from Pushpa; 'If I had gotten a character like this..'

SSMB28 will be produced by S Radhakrishna (China Babu) under the banners of Haarika & Hassine Creations. The film will be edited by National Award-winning editor Navin Nooli and is scheduled to lease this year. The actor was last seen in the 2022 release Sarkaru Vaari Paata, which didn’t meet the expectation of fans. However, with SSMB28, fans are looking forward to a blockbuster. Post this, Mahesh Babu will commence the film with RRR director SS Rajamouli, which was announced earlier in 2022.

On the work front, Mahesh Babu will be seen in RRR director SS Rajamouli’s next movie. He last appeared in Sarkaru Vaari Paata in 2022 which failed to meet fans' expectations. The previous year proved to be troubling for Mahesh Babu as he lost his mother brother and father. However, coming out of the sorrow the actor is set for another film.

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ByRupal Purohit
Published: February 1, 2023 5:45 PM IST