Varanasi Trailer Reactions: Prashanth Neel, Thaman, Others Laud Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli Film's Glimpse

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trailer for Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran's film Varanasi was revealed at a grand event in Hyderabad's Ramoji City today. The event saw an immense crowd of fans and director SS Rajamouli, along with the cast members Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran and other team members, addressing the audience. The breathtaking trailer of the film featuring Mahesh Babu has left everyone speechless with its breathtaking visuals. Along with fans, South celebs are also hailing the trailer of the movie.

Prashanth Neel, Thaman and others praise Varanasi trailer

Taking to X (Formerly known as Twitter), KGF director shared multiple posts praising the film and its star cast. Giving a shoutout to SS Rajamouli, he wrote, "Take a bow, @ssrajamouli sir! @urstrulyMahesh looks absolutely charming. Super excited. #GlobeTrotter #Varanasi."

He also shared Mahesh Babu's poster as Rudhra and added, "Stunning @urstrulyMahesh. #VARANASI" In another post, Prashant penned, "Good luck, Superstar @urstrulyMahesh."

Jawan music composer Thaman also reviews the Varanasi trailer and wrote, "Our Dear Super Star. @urstrulyMahesh gaaru !! #Varanasi What a highhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh."

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Filmmaker Manoj Paramahansa also praised the Varanasi trailer. He posted on X, "I never expected my m4 ipad screen will completely filled with an Indian movie visuals and the 1600 nits of peek brightness utilised to the core, every pixel speaks thousands of volumes of deatils now I can’t wait to watch this spectacle in 1.43:1 IMAX screens @ssrajamouli sir the responsibility you take on your shoulders every time is mesmerising" He further wrote, " #psvinod sir I envy you so much@srinivas_mohan sir the efforts you pour into this is amazing VFX at its peak ! now every Ai model literally going to struggle to mimic this ! @urstrulyMahesh sir the transformation to our own #ramana to this #GlobeTrotter #rudhra going to be one hell of a ride can’t wait for 2027 summer #Varanasi."

Meet Mahesh Babu as Rudhra in Varanasi trailer!

The breathtaking trailer of SS Rajamouli’s highly anticipated film, Varanasi, opens with an asteroid crashing to Earth, its fragments falling across various locations, including Varanasi, Antarctica, and Africa. The sequence suggests that the story spans multiple centuries, potentially weaving in elements of the Ramayana. It culminates with a powerful shot of Mahesh Babu’s character, Rudhra, holding a trident (trishul), covered in blood, and riding a bull with temples looming in the background. The visual suggests a mythological connection, amplifying speculation about the film’s deeper themes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMD2uthghWE

A subtle hint about the film’s time-travel aspect is given with the hashtags #GlobeTrotter and #TimeTrotter, suggesting a storyline that moves across time and space.

About Varanasi

Varanasi marks SS Rajamouli’s return to the big screen after the global success of RRR (2022). The film stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role, with Priyanka Chopra playing the character of Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha. Priyanka and Prithviraj’s first looks were revealed earlier, adding to the film’s growing buzz.Though the film’s puja ceremony was conducted earlier this year in January, the team kept details under wraps. Unlike Rajamouli’s previous projects, there was no press meeting to discuss the film’s synopsis. The film was shot in various locations, including Kenya, Odisha, and Hyderabad. Despite efforts to keep the story a secret, several leaks have surfaced over time, revealing key information about the project. Varanasi is expected to be released in 2027.