SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi Teaser Creates History, Screened At Iconic Le Grand Rex Theatre In Paris

SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film ‘Varanasi’ starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran is one of the most highly anticipated films. The first teaser of the film was unveiled at the grand GlobeTrotter event in Hyderabad on 15^th November, further heightening fans’ excitement for the film. Now, the teaser of Varanasi made history with its special screening at Le Grand Rex theatre in Paris. It was screened on January 5, and this marks the first time an Indian teaser has ever been launched at the iconic venue, drawing attention from both Indian and international film communities.

Varanasi Teaser Screened At Le Grand Rex In Paris

The official X handle of Le Grand Rex shared a glimpse from the screening of Varanasi teaser at the iconic

theatre in Paris. The caption of the post read, “First look at the highly anticipated film by S. S. Rajamouli, #Varanasi, set to hit the big screen in 2027. #FestivalDeLaBandeAnnonce.” The screening of Varanasi teaser at Le Grand Rex marks the first time an Indian teaser has premiered at Le Grand Rex, a significant milestone for Indian cinema in terms of global recognition.

Premières images du très attendu film de S. S. Rajamouli, #Varanasi, qui arrivera sur grand écran en 2027. #FestivalDeLaBandeAnnonce pic.twitter.com/ZIdRHBpfyn

— Le Grand Rex (@LeGrandRex) January 5, 2026

Le Grand Rex has previously hosted premieres of Indian films like Rajinikanth’s Kabali, Prabhas’ Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Thalapathy Vijay’s Mersal, and Prabhas’ Saaho, but an Indian film’s teaser hadn’t been launched before on this scale.

The teaser of Varanasi gave a glimpse of Mahesh Babu’s character Rudhra, and showed him holding a trishul, covered in blood and riding a bull. Priyanka Chopra plays Mandakini in the film, while Prithviraj plays the antagonist Kumbha. Their first look posters were unveiled a few months ago. Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani is handling the music for the film, while the story is penned by V Vijayendra Prasad.

The film is being described as one of India’s most ambitious cinematic spectacles. Earlier, a report by The Citizen from Tanzania claimed that the film revolves around a “rugged explorer” who is fighting an enemy to protect the world. “Inspired by Indiana Jones and African adventure classics, the film follows a rugged explorer who sets out on a high-stakes mission through uncharted terrain, battling nature, mystery, and a powerful enemy to uncover a long-lost secret that could change the world. Think ancient legends, wild landscapes, and edge-of-your-seat thrills,” the synopsis of the movie, as quoted by the Tanzanian media portal, said.