Director SS Rajamouli unveiled the first-look poster of his upcoming film **"Varanasi"**, starring Mahesh Babu as the character **Rudhra**. The poster was revealed during a grand event called "GlobeTrotter" at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Mahesh Babu's character Rudhra appears fierce, and the film features Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles as well. The story is said to involve themes of Indian mythology, spirituality, and potentially science fiction, with Rudhra's character linked to time or world changes. Priyanka Chopra is reportedly playing an explorer, and Prithviraj is expected to portray the antagonist. The title "Varanasi" was chosen for its deep cultural and spiritual significance, reflecting the film's narrative layers. The project is a large-scale, globe-trotting adventure directed by Rajamouli and accompanied by music from M.M. Keeravani[1][2][4][5]. The title reveal event was streamed live on JioHotstar and included notable attendees such as Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and composer M.M. Keeravani, signaling a major cinematic spectacle[2][4]. In summary: - **Film title:** Varanasi - **Director:** SS Rajamouli - **Lead cast:** Mahesh Babu (as Rudhra), Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran - **Genre/Theme:** Indian mythology, spirituality, possibly science fiction - **Significance of title:** Tied to the ancient city of Varanasi, symbolizing faith, chaos, and time, integral to the film's story - **Event:** First-look poster and title reveal conducted at a grand event with live streaming worldwide[1][2][4][5].
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-unveils-mahesh-babus-varanasi-poster-introduces-his-character-rudhra/articleshow/125350827.cms
2.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/varanasi-title-ss-rajamouli-new-film-mahesh-babu-buzz-hyderabad-launch-2813382-2025-11-04
3.https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/11/12/ss-rajamoulis-globetrotter-ZJS1Y
4.https://www.easterneye.biz/rajamouli-varanasi-film-mahesh-priyanka/
5.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/globetrotter-event-live-updates-ss-rajamouli-unveils-first-look-title-of-mahesh-babu-priyanka-chopra-prithviraj-film-10366815/
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbzD66GJUys
7.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsUcaR0kw14
8.https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/rajamouli-mahesh-film-titled-varanasi-149834
9.https://www.obnews.co/Flow/News/id/12312065.html?val=0bb1502262c4e7740e962e39f76f0351&ch=oppo&g_v=O-WIXqAUptnHG0m4raMQGZR0kPsjzdeweI8GHMT8S20
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Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-unveils-mahesh-babus-varanasi-poster-introduces-his-character-rudhra/articleshow/125350827.cms
2.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/varanasi-title-ss-rajamouli-new-film-mahesh-babu-buzz-hyderabad-launch-2813382-2025-11-04
3.https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/11/12/ss-rajamoulis-globetrotter-ZJS1Y
4.https://www.easterneye.biz/rajamouli-varanasi-film-mahesh-priyanka/
5.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/globetrotter-event-live-updates-ss-rajamouli-unveils-first-look-title-of-mahesh-babu-priyanka-chopra-prithviraj-film-10366815/
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbzD66GJUys
7.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsUcaR0kw14
8.https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/rajamouli-mahesh-film-titled-varanasi-149834
9.https://www.obnews.co/Flow/News/id/12312065.html?val=0bb1502262c4e7740e962e39f76f0351&ch=oppo&g_v=O-WIXqAUptnHG0m4raMQGZR0kPsjzdeweI8GHMT8S20
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