Hyderabad fans witnessed a grand celebration at Ramoji Film City as SS Rajamouli officially revealed the new title of his mega project — “Varanasi” — formerly known as GlobeTrotter. The event was packed with thousands of fans, massive sets, live performances, and the long-awaited first look of Mahesh Babu.
Mahesh Babu’s Dramatic First Look as Rudra
Rajamouli unveiled Mahesh’s intense avatar as Rudra
- Trident in hand
- Riding a fierce bull
- Ancient Kashi temples in the background
- Mythological and time-bending visuals
The teaser hinted at a story spanning:
- 512 CE Varanasi
- 7200 BC events
- Uggra Bhatti caves
- Lord Hanuman’s Lanka sequence
Rajamouli confirmed that a major Ramayana-inspired sequence took 60 days to shoot.
Priyanka Chopra Steals the Show
Priyanka Chopra, glowing in white, greeted fans in Telugu and praised Mahesh Babu:
“I know him as MB — the incredible, legendary Mahesh Babu.”
Her energy and connection with fans energized the event.
Event Highlights
Stage designed like the "ghats of Varanasi"
Live performance by "Shruti Haasan" (“Let It Bang, GlobeTrotter”)
Hosted by YouTuber "Ashish Chanchlani"
Chanting of "Jai Babu!"
Appearance by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Namrata, Vijayendra Prasad, Bhushan Kumar
Release Date
Composer MM Keeravaani confirmed the film will release in **Summer 2027**.
Conclusion
From Mahesh Babu’s intense Rudra look to Priyanka Chopra’s Telugu speech, the Varanasi launch event set sky-high expectations for what promises to be one of Indian cinema’s biggest films ever.
