Overview
- The poster introduces Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha, a ruthless antagonist shown in a futuristic wheelchair with mechanical arms.
- Rajamouli hailed Prithviraj as one of the finest actors he has worked with, while the actor called Kumbha the most complex mind he has played.
- The film co-stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Rajamouli said a climax sequence with the three leads is currently being filmed.
- The official title and first teaser will be unveiled at a Nov. 15 event at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, with a live stream on JioHotstar.
- Audience reactions highlighted visual similarities between Kumbha and Krrish 3’s Kaal or Marvel’s Doctor Octopus, and reporting points to large-scale production plans including Kenya shoots and a recreated Kashi set, with a potential 2027 release suggested by industry chatter.