R Madhavan teams up with Priyanka, Mahesh Babu for Rajamouli's SSMB29: Report
The upcoming action-thriller 'SSMB29' features Priyanka Chopra and Mahesh Babu in the lead roles. The film's music will be composed by MM Keeravani, further heightening fan anticipation.Madhavan, on the other hand, has teamed up with Fatima Sana Shaikh in the upcoming romantic drama 'Aap Jaisa Koi', which explores the lives of two contrasting characters, Shrirenu Tripathi and Madhu Bose.Must Watch
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