VARANASI | to the WORLD -Mhaesh Babu | Priyanka Chopra Prithvi raj | SS Rajamouli | MM Keeravaani

#varanasi The trailer for S.S. Rajamouli’s highly anticipated film, officially titled Varanasi (formerly known as SSMB29 or GlobeTrotter), was unveiled in late 2025 and has set a new benchmark for Indian cinematic scale. The depiction of Varanasi in the trailer is a surreal blend of ancient spirituality and high-concept science fiction. Here is a breakdown of the key visuals and themes presented: Visual Depiction & Eras The trailer confirms the film is a "time-trotting" adventure, moving across vast geographies and timelines: The Ancient City (512 CE): A meticulously detailed recreation of Varanasi during the Gupta Empire era. The visuals focus on the spiritual energy of the city, showing a yagna (ritual) that seemingly triggers a cosmic event. Modern Day (2027 CE): The city is shown under the shadow of a celestial threat—an asteroid named Shambhavi hurtling toward Earth. Mythological Roots (7200 BCE): In a brief but stunning leap to the era of the Ramayana, the trailer shows glimpses of the Vanara Sena and the shores of Lanka, suggesting the plot is deeply rooted in Indian epics. The Protagonist: Rudhra Mahesh Babu is introduced as Rudhra. His first-look reveal is the trailer’s climax: He is shown at the Manikarnika Ghat, drenched in blood. He wields a massive trishul (trident) while riding a white bull, drawing heavy symbolic parallels to Lord Shiva. Rajamouli has noted that the character carries the "calmness of Rama and the charm of Krishna." Key Plot & Technical Details FeatureDetailsCastMahesh Babu (Rudhra), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Mandakini), Prithviraj Sukumaran (Kumbha).AntagonistPrithviraj plays a wheelchair-bound villain with robotic arms, representing a clash of ancient lineage and futuristic technology.FormatThe first Indian film (and first non-English film) shot entirely in the 1.43:1 IMAX format.Global ScaleLocations range from the ghats of Varanasi to the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica and the jungles of Kenya. The trailer ends with the tags #GlobeTrotter and #TimeTrotter, confirming that the "Varanasi" of the title is the anchor for a story that spans the entire planet and thousands of years. Would you like me to find more details on the specific "Shambhavi" asteroid theory or the character posters released for Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj #VaranasiMovie #SSMB29 #MaheshBabu #SSRajamouli #RudhraRises Plot & Theme Specifics Since the trailer leans heavily into the "Time-Trotting" and "Global Adventure" aspects, these are gaining significant traction: #GlobeTrotter #TimeTrotter #IndianEpicCinema #ShambhaviAsteroid #ManikarnikaAction Technical & Casting Buzz For discussions regarding the high-tech production and the star-studded ensemble: #IMAX143 (Highlighting the full IMAX format) #PriyankaChopraJonas #PrithvirajInVaranasi #MMKeeravani (For the music/background score)