It’s been over a decade since Hyderabadis experienced the magic of watching films in true IMAX format. Once home to one of the finest IMAX screens in the country at Prasads Multiplex, the city lost that cinematic edge when the format was discontinued in 2014 due to high maintenance and operational challenges.
But now, the big screen dream is coming back, and in a grand way!
In a thrilling announcement, Suniel Narang, the producer and head of Asian Cinemas, confirmed that a state-of-the-art IMAX theatre is coming to Hyderabad. The new IMAX screen will be built in Hakimpet and is expected to open within the next two years. For movie lovers in the city, this news couldn’t have come at a better time.
And guess what? This has sparked a wave of excitement among Mahesh Babu fans—because all eyes are now on SSMB29, the much-awaited collaboration between Superstar Mahesh Babu and visionary filmmaker SS Rajamouli.
Touted to be a globetrotting action-adventure, SSMB29 is shaping up to be a cinematic spectacle unlike anything seen in Indian cinema. With a tentative release planned for 2027, fans are now passionately urging Rajamouli to film the movie in the IMAX format—and ensure it becomes the first Telugu film to premiere in Hyderabad’s new IMAX screen.
Given Rajamouli’s unmatched vision and global reputation post Baahubali and RRR, expectations are sky-high. He’s known for pushing technical boundaries, and fans believe he’ll go the extra mile to deliver an unforgettable experience on the biggest screen possible. Presenting Mahesh Babu in IMAX would truly take the “larger-than-life” factor to another level.
The timing couldn’t be more perfect—a brand-new IMAX theatre, a global director, and a superstar lead. If things align, Hyderabad could witness a historic moment in 2027 with SSMB29 becoming a trailblazing IMAX release from Telugu cinema.
Now, all that’s left is for SS Rajamouli to make it official—a confirmation that will surely send fans into a frenzy and take the buzz around SSMB29 to stratospheric levels.
