Superstar Mahesh Babu and ace director Trivikram Srinivas are working together after 12 years and the most awaited movie SSMB28 in the craziest combination begins today.

Billed to be a mass action entertainer, Mahesh Babu sports a massy look in the movie and his recent stills with beard went viral on social media platforms.

Informing about kick-starting the regular shoot, producer Naga Vamsi tweeted, “The filming of an Epic Action Entertainer Begins today! The blockbuster combo of Superstar @urstrulymahesh & #Trivikram garu on sets after 12 years!! SUPERSTAR in a massy rugged avatar Await for more surprises coming your way, SOON!! #SSMB28Aarambham #SSMB28”

The picture shared by the producer sees Trivikram Srinivas explaining the scene to Mahesh Babu, while there are preparations underway for the first shot on day one.

Mahesh Babu’s face isn’t visible in the back pose and as informed by Naga Vamsi, he will be seen in a rugged avatar in the movie.

S Radhakrishna bankrolls the project that has music by S Thaman. SSMB28 will arrive in cinemas on April 28, 2023.