Genre
Supernatural | Mythology | Thriller | Adventure | Time-Travel
Cinetally
Summary
Varanasi is one of the most awaited Telugu movies of this decade. It is directed by S. S. Rajamouli, who became famous worldwide for RRR and Baahubali. Therefore, fans already have very high expectations from this film. Moreover, Mahesh Babu is seen in a powerful role named Rudhra, which looks intense and different. Because of all these reasons, the movie created huge excitement even before the full trailer release.
🎬 Story Hints From Announcement Teaser
Worldwide Release Plan
According to reports, this movie is releasing in 120+ countries. The team wants to reach over 1 billion viewers across the world. No other Indian film tried such a big release before, so excitement is very high.
Also, this is the highest-budget movie ever made in India. So, the visuals and action will be very grand.
Globetrotter Event Highlights SSMB29 updates – Mahesh babu

Recently, the film team arranged a Globetrotter Event. They showed a small glimpse on a huge LED screen. The visuals looked amazing. Many fans believe this movie will again make India proud, just like RRR.
From the glimpse, we understand a few things:
✔ It is a time-travel story
✔ It goes back to 7200 BCE, connected to Ramayana
✔ Mahesh Babu appears like a Rama-like avatar
✔ There are strong mythological powers and global adventure scenes
Therefore, Varanasi looks like a mix of science, mythology, and emotional storytelling.
Villain First Look – Prithviraj as Kumbha
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s villain role looks very different. He appears with a robotic-style arm and a powerful personality. Rajamouli always creates strong villains. However, this time he seems to be trying a new style, which makes the story more interesting.

Priyanka Chopra First Look
The team also released the first look of Priyanka Chopra. She looks strong, stylish, and traditional in a saree. Rajamouli calls her the Desi Girl of the movie. Her character, Mandakini, might have a big impact on the emotional part of the story.

Release Date
Right now, the makers are planning to release the movie in 2027. However, fans believe that the date may change, because Rajamouli movies usually take more time in production. Even though the wait could be long, people are still excited. After all, Rajamouli always delivers something amazing. Therefore, everyone is waiting with full confidence and hope.
Ans : S. S. Rajamouli
Ans : Mahesh Babu as Rudhra
Ans : Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha
Ans : Telugu and Hindi (and dubbed into many others)
Yes, it goes back to ancient times around 7200 BCE
