SS Rajamouli has added another major surprise to Mahesh Babu’s birthday celebrations with two striking first-look posters from their much-awaited film Varanasi. The director unveiled the new visuals today, giving fans a fresh glimpse at Mahesh Babu’s character Rudhra and the visual world being created for the epic adventure.
The two posters present Mahesh in completely contrasting moods. In one, he is seen relaxing on a bamboo raft amid a dense forest, sporting long hair, a beard and a rugged outfit. The laid-back pose gives the character a raw, adventurous personality, suggesting that Rudhra is not the conventional larger-than-life hero seen in Rajamouli’s films.
The second poster offers an even more intriguing look at the character. Mahesh is seen from behind in an African landscape, turning back towards the camera while observing the surroundings. The vast grasslands, wildlife and natural setting underline the international scale of Varanasi, which travels across multiple locations and timelines.
What makes these posters particularly interesting is that they don't rely on the usual mass elevation. Instead, Rajamouli appears to be revealing the character through atmosphere, personality and the world around him. The rugged styling and African backdrop also hint at the adventurous core of the film.
Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is one of Indian cinema’s biggest upcoming projects. Rajamouli had earlier introduced Mahesh as Rudhra at the Globetrotter event, where the film’s epic scale and ambitious premise became the talk of the industry.
These latest birthday visuals now give audiences a closer look at Mahesh Babu’s transformation for the film and further raise expectations for what Rajamouli is preparing with Varanasi. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 7th April, 2027.
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