The first glimpse of Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi dropped recently, and the buzz has only grown louder since. The video’s scale, visual grandeur and top-notch VFX have taken social media by storm, with the launch event itself drawing massive attention. By the end of the day, the glimpse had gone fully viral.
As reported earlier, Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran spoke to select international media outlets as part of the promotions. After the interviews, Priyanka – who plays Mandakini in the film – pulled Mahesh and Prithviraj in for a quick selfie. Dressed in sharp formal wear and exuding quiet confidence, the trio instantly grabbed the spotlight. The selfie went viral within minutes, flooding timelines across platforms.
Meanwhile, the team is staying tight-lipped about their next move. SS Rajamouli has returned to Ramoji Film City to supervise the high-intensity climax sequence, which has been in preparation for some time.
Backed by Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business, the film is being mounted on a massive budget. MM Keeravaani is composing the score. The makers are aiming for a Summer 2027 release, though the timeline may shift depending on the shoot’s progress.
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