Mahesh Babu fans were sent into a frenzy as the superstar unveiled the much-awaited trailer of his upcoming epic, Varanasi, at the grand Globe Trotter event in Hyderabad. The actor attended the launch along with his co-stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, while his wife Namrata Shirodkar and daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni proudly cheered him on. The massive crowd erupted with excitement as Mahesh’s striking look was revealed on the big screen.
Soon after the trailer launch, Namrata shared the video on Instagram, expressing immense pride in the project. She wrote, “#Varanasi to the world What this team is crafting will make the whole nation proud.” Sitara too reposted the trailer, adding a short but heartfelt caption: “Awestruck .”
Videos from the event have gone viral, capturing adorable and emotional moments featuring Sitara. In one clip, she is seen jumping with joy as Mahesh’s look as Rudhra appears on screen and her father returns to his seat. Another video shows the anchor chanting “Jai Babu”, prompting the crowd to echo the cheer. Sitara, sitting beside Mahesh, enthusiastically raised her hand and joined in the chants, delighting fans who called her “the cutest cheerleader.”
Directed by SS Rajamouli, Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha, and Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini. The film marks Rajamouli’s much-anticipated return after the global success of RRR and promises to deliver a grand mythological spectacle.
At the event, Rajamouli revealed the deep emotional connection he felt while crafting the film. He said, “Since my childhood, I’ve spoken many times about what the Ramayana and Mahabharata mean to me, and how making them is my dream project. I never imagined I would get to shoot an important episode from the Ramayana this early.” The filmmaker recalled being overwhelmed on the first day of Mahesh’s photoshoot: “When Mahesh came in Lord Rama’s get-up, I had goosebumps. I was torn—he has the charm of Krishna but the calmness of Rama. I even set that photo as my wallpaper before removing it so no one else would see it.”
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With its rich storytelling foundation, star-studded cast, and Rajamouli’s visionary direction, Varanasi is already shaping up to be one of Indian cinema’s most anticipated releases. The film is slated to hit theatres in 2027.
