Nana Patekar is gearing up for the release of his much-anticipated movie Housefull 5, and the film’s trailer, released on May 27, has already stirred considerable excitement among fans and audiences alike.

While Housefull 5 is just a few days away from release, we have received a major update regarding a collaboration between Nana Patekar and SS Rajamouli.

© Instagram/Nana Patekar

According to a report by News18, SS Rajamouli had approached Nana Patekar for a role in his upcoming pan-world movie SSMB 29, but Nana reportedly rejected the role because the character was not enticing enough.

SS Rajamouli had reportedly offered Nana Patekar Rs 20 Crore for the role during the discussion they had at Nana’s farmhouse.

The source told the website, “Rajamouli was very keen on casting Nana Patekar for a pivotal part in his film with Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra. The filmmaker had travelled from Hyderabad to Patekar’s farmhouse in Pune to narrate him the script. The duo, in fact, had an interesting exchange of inputs but then Patekar said that this isn’t something he wants to do.”

“The money offered was close to an unprecedented Rs 20 crore. And he had to only shoot for about 15 days. But he felt that the role wasn’t something that he wanted to sink his teeth into,” added the source.

© Instagram/SS Rajalmouli

SSMB 29 is the tentative title for SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu’s upcoming globe-trotting adventure film, which will be mounted on the budget of Rs 1000 crore.

The film is said to draw inspiration from the Ramayana but will reportedly unfold in the adventurous, fast-paced style of Indiana Jones, blending mythology with action-packed exploration.

Priyanka Chopra will be playing the female lead opposite Mahesh Babu in this film, which is slated for a 2027 release.