As excitement builds for his upcoming thriller HIT: The Third Case, set to release on May 1, 2025, actor Nani has weighed in on a rising issue plaguing film shootings – on-set leaks. Recently, visuals from the sets of Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli's film SSMB29 leaked and went viral on social media. Nani says leaks cannot be stopped In a conversation with Pinkvilla, the actor shared his thoughts on the recent viral set leak from the highly anticipated SS Rajamouli directorial SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
The leak, which surfaced online recently, showed visuals of Mahesh Babu in character, reportedly during a shoot in Odisha. The video, believed to also feature Prithviraj Sukumaran, quickly spread across social media platforms despite the production team’s efforts to contain it. Addressing the issue, Nani said, "See, on a huge set like that of Rajamouli sir’s, there are thousands of junior artists.
A lot of people are working in every department. They take very good care of everything as well." He added, "Phones are usually surrendered and all that.
However, what if someone sneaks in a second phone? Like, they surrender one phone but keep another in their pocket. Nowadays, there are so many types of equipment that can be used for such activities." ALSO READ: Priyanka Chopra Asks Fans 'What Do You Do On A Long Flight?' Ahead of SSMB 29 Shoot In Hyderabad Expressing helplessness over the situation, Nani remarked, "We can’t do anything about it.
Even when a director like Rajamouli sir, who puts in so much effort to keep things secret, has to face such issues. We’re bound to come across such leaks." More about SSMB29 SSMB29 is touted to be a globe-trotting jungle adventure and is being made on a massive scale.
The Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu collaboration has been generating immense buzz. The film's shoot began in February 2025 in Hyderabad, and later moved to Odisha, where crucial forest sequences were filmed. Reportedly, Rajamouli isn’t keen on turning SSMB29 into a franchise and it will wrap as a single film.
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Nani Says 'Can’t Do Anything' Reacting To Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra's SSMB29 Leaks: Even Rajamouli Sir...

As anticipation builds for Nani's upcoming thriller HIT: The Third Case, the actor addressed the ongoing issue of on-set leaks in film productions. Recently, visuals from SS Rajamouli's SSMB29, featuring Mahesh Babu, went viral online despite strict precautions. Nani highlighted the challenge of preventing leaks in large sets, where numerous crew members work.