The trap of sequels started with Baahubali. When SS Rajamouli started out with the two-part mania, it was a creatively sane decision. But he didn't fall into the sequel trap with RRR (it is a standalone movie that exists independent of a sequel). Others, though, haven't stopped imitating him and KGF. Many feel that Pushpa 2 doesn't need a sequel. Sukumar himself hasn't thought of a story. There was talk of KGF 3 in 2022; three years hence, everyone has forgotten all about it. There will be Salaar 2, Devara 2, Kalki 2, Hari Hara Veera Mallu 2, Kingdom 2, and more.
The creative treadmill of sequels has become a Hamster wheel. As per the buzz in the town, SS Rajamouli wants to come full circle by putting an end to the cycle.
He has decided to wrap up his movie with Mahesh Babu in one part. So, SSMB29 won't have a sequel.
If true, the run-time of SSMB29 is going to be longer than expected. As per a Pinkvilla report, the Eega and Magadheera director has zeroed in on a run-time of 210 minutes. The release date of the Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu movie is yet to be finalized.
