50,000 Fans Witness SS Rajamouli’s Grand Launch of ‘Varanasi’; Mahesh Babu’s Time-Travel Look Steals the Show

At a massive event in Hyderabad, SS Rajamouli unveiled his next mega film ‘Varanasi’, and the launch turned into a festival-like celebration. More than 50,000 fans gathered to witness Mahesh Babu’s new avatar live for the first time. The moment his time-travel warrior look appeared on the giant screen, the entire stadium erupted with cheers and whistles.

Along with Mahesh Babu, the film also stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Their first-look posters have already taken social media by storm, creating huge excitement among fans. One of the most talked-about details from the teaser has been the “Rudra–Kumbha” visuals, which hint at a deeper mythological and time-travel connection within the story.

Some fans expected Rajamouli to reveal big plot secrets at the event, but the director kept things mysterious. He simply stated, “Varanasi is the most important film of my career so far.” This one line was enough to spark even more curiosity among fans worldwide. The film’s time-travel concept and grand historical visuals have quickly become a major topic of discussion across social media.

Looking at the early reactions, it’s clear that ‘Varanasi’ isn’t just a film — it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Pan-India cinematic events of 2025.