Rajamouli shared a video on his Instagram which became viral and created storm on internet, posing with a passport while a ‘lion’ appears to be caged in the background. This intriguing clip has fueled speculation among fans that the film’s shooting is underway.
Rajamouli added a cryptic caption, ‘Capture’, to the video. Humourously, he added a sadistic music implicating that he has locked the star. Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra responded to it. Mahesh Babu referenced a line from his film ‘Pokiri,’ saying, “Okka Sari Commit Aithe Na Maata Nene Vinanu” . Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra’s comment, featuring a laughing emoji and the word ‘Finally,’ further hinted that the shooting has commenced.
Mahesh has undergone a significant transformation for his role, with the team preparing eight different looks for him. Rajamouli has previously mentioned that this film will feature more animals than ‘RRR’ and will be set in the Amazon rainforest. Several international actors are also expected to join this multilingual project, with the title ‘Garuda’ being considered.
After months of speculation about Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra joining the cast, her arrival in Hyderabad from Los Angeles has confirmed the rumors. Rajamouli’s video and Priyanka’s comment confirmed her involvement in the project, along with her completed look test.