SS Rajamouli’s upcoming action film, previously promoted as GlobeTrotter, has been officially titled Varanasi and was revealed at a large-scale launch held at Ramoji Film City .
Motion poster and first-look visuals
The team premiered motion and character visuals on a massive screen. Mahesh Babu’s motion poster shows him gripping a trident while riding a charging bull across a dusty landscape, with temple silhouettes in the background and the title Varanasi appearing at the end of the clip .
Stars and stage presence
Lead actors Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran attended the event, which drew thousands of fans to the venue and generated wide social-media traction from the live visuals and reaction clips .
Event details and fan engagement
The GlobeTrotter-themed gathering included creative touches such as themed “passports” distributed to attendees, fan bike rallies and specially made posters carried to the venue. The launch also featured performances and an on-ground spectacle designed to match the film’s adventurous tone.
Hints about the film
The preview imagery suggests a rugged, action-driven narrative with mythic overtones; the glimpse also dropped tags such as #GlobeTrotter and #TimeTrotter, fueling speculation about possible time-travel or globe-spanning elements in the story .
Production notes and next steps
Varanasi is Rajamouli’s follow-up to RRR. The filmmakers have kept plot specifics close to the vest despite earlier shoots in locations including Kenya, Odisha and Hyderabad; more official details about characters, release plans and trailers are expected from the production team in forthcoming announcements .
