Overview
- At a large Ramoji Film City launch, the film long dubbed Globetrotter/SSMB29 was officially titled Varanasi and a first glimpse was screened on a massive outdoor display.
- The teaser presents Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, wielding a trident and riding a bull, with tags hinting at time-travel elements as #GlobeTrotter and #TimeTrotter appear.
- Priyanka Chopra is introduced as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha, following earlier first-look posters shared by the makers.
- Entry was restricted to holders of themed “passport” passes, with police-backed safety rules in place, and the program featured a live performance by Shruti Haasan.
- Rajamouli told attendees that footage leaked ahead of the reveal despite precautions, and reports of a 2027 release window circulated without official confirmation.