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Rajamouli Unveils Varanasi, Teaser Confirms Mahesh Babu as Rudhra

The IMAX‑oriented reveal set a Sankranti 2027 theatrical window for the mythic globe‑trotter.

Overview

  • At Hyderabad’s Ramoji Film City, an estimated 50,000 fans saw the title reveal and teaser, with a global livestream on Jio Hotstar and Variety.
  • Mahesh Babu appears as Rudhra in the first look, while Priyanka Chopra plays Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran is introduced as the antagonist Kumbha.
  • The teaser hints at time travel and expansive settings across eras and locations, culminating in a striking shot of Rudhra with a trident on a bull.
  • Producers signaled a theatrical rollout in January 2027 aligned with Sankranti after showcasing footage on a giant LED screen built for an IMAX‑scale presentation.
  • Rajamouli condemned a drone‑recorded leak and noted a brief technical delay at the venue, and he disclosed a Ramayana‑inspired sequence recently completed after a 60‑day shoot.