Bollywood film director S.S. Rajamouli, best known for productions such as “Baahubali” and “RRR” has been in the country since August 21 alongside stars from his upcoming film, Priyanka Chopra and Mahesh Babu.
Rajamouli chose Kenya to film scenes for his new project, “Globetrotter”, first marketed as “SSMB 29”. As part of his visit to the region, the director met with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who said that “95% of the African scenes” were shot here.
Some of the locations chosen for the film include the Masai Mara, Naivasha, Samburu and Amboseli.
“From the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara to the scenic Naivasha, the rugged Samburu, and the iconic Amboseli, Kenya’s landscapes are now etched into what is set to become the largest film production in Asia,” Prime CS Mudavadi said in his statement. “Scheduled for release in over 120 countries, the movie is expected to reach more than a billion viewers worldwide.”
The Cabinet Secretary also said that it was a win for Kenya’s hospitality industry.
“This landmark decision to film in Kenya is more than a cinematic milestone; it is a powerful statement about our country’s beauty, hospitality, and place on the world stage,” he concluded.
What you need to know about “Globetrotter”
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The film will be Rajamouli’s first since the successful “RRR” released in 2022, and is expected to be a major release in 2025.
“Globetrotter” has so far been marketed as an action-adventure film inspired by African exploration stories, with Telugu star Mahesh Babu in the role of a travelling adventurer.
Hollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, fresh off the success of “Heads of State”, stars alongside Babu, with Prithviraj Sukumaran confirmed in a supporting role.
Production began in January 2025 after a launch event, and filming resumed in August following an extended planning phase. The script is written by Rajamouli’s father and frequent collaborator, Vijayendra Prasad.
Announcing that the first teaser for the film would be released in November, Rajamouli said: “[…] the story and scope of this film are so vast that I feel mere pictures or press conferences cannot do it justice. We are currently working on something to showcase the essence, depth, and immersive world we are creating.”
