The anticipation around Rajamouli’s latest project reached fever pitch when the team chose Hyderabad’s Ramoji Film City for a star-studded reveal. The event, initially teased as the launch of GlobeTrotter (also known as SSMB29), formally unveiled the film’s official title as Varanasi.
Fans gathered for the spectacle: more than 50,000 attendees, a gargantuan screen measuring approximately 130 × 100 ft, and a live stream for those watching from home.
Mahesh Babu’s Intense Entry
In the teaser, the lead actor, Mahesh Babu, appears in a formidable avatar—seated atop a bull, face smeared in war paint (or blood), wielding a trident in a jungle-mythical setting. The visuals hint at action, spirituality, and mythic overtones all rolled into one.
Priyanka Chopra & Prithviraj Joins the Adventure
Alongside Mahesh Babu, the film features global star Priyanka Chopra and Malayalam powerhouse Prithviraj Sukumaran in pivotal roles. Their presence adds to the pan-Indian and international appeal of the project.
Leak, Lights & Apologies
In a dramatic twist, just minutes before the official reveal, the teaser reportedly leaked online via backstage camera shots and drones. Rajamouli himself addressed the crowd, apologising for the glitch and explaining the magnitude of the technical setup—45 generators powering the mammoth display.
Why This Matters
- Scale & spectacle: After two mega hits, Rajamouli is raising the bar again — the advertising and reveal strategy alone suggest a global ambition.
- Star quotient: Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj together signal that this is not just a regional film — it’s a pan-India (and global) venture.
- Mystery & intrigue: The visuals suggest mythological motifs (trident, bull, jungle setting) and the title “Varanasi” opens up symbolic possibilities. With no release date yet, fans are left speculating.
What We Still Don’t Know
- The exact plot of Varanasi remains under wraps; only glimpsed through teaser imagery.
- Release date and full cast/crew announcements are yet to come.
- Whether the film will follow a single-part or multi-part structure (Rajamouli’s earlier epics often spanned two parts).
Quote That Stood Out
“It took us 45 generators to power the screen… We don’t know where people came from. They started flying drones and shooting the footage. That is a year of hard work of many people, thousands of man power and crores of rupees.” — S.S. Rajamouli (on the leak incident)
