Thu Jan 02 07:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu Film’s “Official” Puja Ceremony Sparks Speculation
**Hyderabad, [Date]:** The much-anticipated film starring Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu is set to hold its official launch puja ceremony on Thursday. While this marks the public announcement of the project’s commencement, the behind-the-scenes work, including script discussions, storyboarding, location scouting, and casting, reportedly began almost a year ago.
The choice of timing for the puja has raised eyebrows amongst those familiar with Hindu muhurta (auspicious timings). The ceremony falls within the “Shunya Masa” (an inauspicious period between Pushya Masa and Sankranti), a time when new ventures are traditionally avoided. However, sources suggest that an earlier, low-key puja was already performed to mark the commencement of pre-production activities. This Thursday’s ceremony is understood to be primarily for an official announcement and public engagement, rather than a crucial element in the film’s production.
Filming is expected to begin in April or May and the cast is rumored to include a Bollywood actress and a foreign actress. The film’s production is primarily based out of a Hyderabad aluminum factory. The article concludes with a mixed prediction on the film’s box office success, with some suggesting a pan-world benchmark hit, while others express concern it could be Rajamouli’s first failure.
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