The latest schedule of Rajamouli's 'SSMB 29' starring Mahesh Babu has been completed in Odisha. Key scenes were shot in various locations, including Similiguda, Mali, Putsil, and Balda areas of Koraput district, as well as Deomali, the highest mountain in Odisha. However, the director expressed regret over the unsanitary conditions and plastic waste found in the area.
Rajamouli took to social media to praise the beauty of Deomali but also highlighted the need for civic consciousness to preserve the natural wealth. He called on tourists to refrain from throwing plastic waste and encouraged efforts to keep the area clean. His post sparked a response from social activists, who have taken up a program to remove plastic waste from the Deomali mountain.
A socio-political leader from Odisha, Suparno Satpati, shared photos of the cleaning efforts on social media, commending the initiative. Rajamouli responded, expressing gratitude for the efforts and emphasizing the importance of responsible tourism. He urged the authorities to take necessary steps to maintain the area's cleanliness. The movie 'SSMB 29' features Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles, with some scenes shot on Deomali mountain.
The film's shooting was accompanied by a sapling planting program organized by the Odisha government, which Mahesh and Rajamouli participated in. The photos and videos from the shoot have been making rounds on social media, with fans eagerly awaiting the movie's release. As the cleaning efforts continue, Rajamouli's call to action serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving natural wealth for future generations.