The official trailer of SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, offers a spectacular first look at the massive world created for the filmmaker’s next big-screen adventure. Mahesh Babu plays Rudra, while Prithviraj Sukumaran appears as Kumbha in the film.
The Varanasi trailer was unveiled at a grand event at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Produced by K.L. Narayana and S.S. Karthikeya under the banners of Sri Durga Arts and Showbiz, the movie features music composed by M.M. Keeravani.
Varanasi is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 7 April 2027.
| Varanasi Movie | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie | Varanasi |
| Director | SS Rajamouli |
| Worldwide Release Date | 7 April 2027 |
| Mahesh Babu | Rudra |
| Prithviraj Sukumaran | Kumbha |
| Lead Cast | Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Prithviraj Sukumaran |
| Producers | K.L. Narayana, S.S. Karthikeya |
| Banners | Sri Durga Arts, Showbiz |
| Music | M.M. Keeravani |
| Format | IMAX |
| Trailer Launch Venue | Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad |
Watch the Official Trailer of SS Rajamouli Movie Varanasi To The World
The much-awaited Varanasi trailer introduces audiences to the extraordinary scale and multiple worlds envisioned for SS Rajamouli’s new movie.
Mahesh Babu is introduced as Rudra, with the trailer eventually presenting the star in a striking sequence where his character rides a bull while carrying a trident.
The trailer quickly attracted worldwide attention, crossing five million views within hours of its release.
Varanasi Trailer Begins in 512 CE
Rather than immediately revealing its central characters, the trailer begins by establishing the vast timeline and locations of the story.
It opens with Varanasi in 512 CE before moving to an asteroid named Shambhavi, which is shown heading towards Earth in 2027.
The trailer subsequently travels across dramatically different locations and periods, offering glimpses of the Rose Ice Shelf in Antarctica, Amboseli in Africa, Lanka in 7200 BCE and Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi.
These transitions indicate the enormous canvas on which SS Rajamouli is building the world of Varanasi.
Mahesh Babu as Rudra
One of the biggest moments in the trailer is the introduction of Mahesh Babu as Rudra.
The character makes a grand appearance riding a bull with a trident in his hand. The sequence received an enthusiastic response from the massive crowd gathered for the trailer launch.
More than 60,000 spectators attended the event at Ramoji Film City, where the trailer was presented as a large-scale theatrical experience.
Varanasi Trailer Screened on a Massive 130×100-Foot Screen
The scale of the trailer launch itself reflected the ambition surrounding the movie.
The Varanasi trailer was screened on a specially installed 130×100-foot screen at Ramoji Film City, allowing the huge gathering to experience Rajamouli’s new cinematic world on an equally massive canvas.
The movie is also being made for IMAX presentation, positioning its large-scale visuals as an important part of the theatrical experience.
Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha
Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran plays Kumbha in Varanasi, joining Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Rajamouli’s ambitious project.
Kumbha has already attracted considerable attention following Prithviraj’s character reveal, which presented him in a distinctive and commanding avatar.
The role adds another major pan-Indian project to Prithviraj’s upcoming lineup.
Khalifa Before Varanasi – Prithviraj’s New Malayalam Release
Before audiences see Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha in Varanasi, the actor will headline the Malayalam movie Khalifa, directed by Vysakh and written by Jinu Abraham.
Khalifa is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 20 August 2026, with Prithviraj appearing as Mambarakkal Aamir Ali.
The movie also features Mohanlal as Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali in a special appearance, along with Malvika Sharma, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Indrans, Renji Panicker, Shammi Thilakan and other prominent actors.
The two movies place Prithviraj in contrasting roles — Mambarakkal Aamir Ali in the Malayalam mass entertainer Khalifa, followed by Kumbha opposite Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Joins SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is another major name in the lead cast, completing the central combination of Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Their presence, combined with Rajamouli’s ambitious world-building, makes Varanasi one of the filmmaker’s biggest projects following the global success of Baahubali and RRR.
M.M. Keeravani, a longtime collaborator of Rajamouli, is composing the music.
Varanasi Produced by Sri Durga Arts and Showbiz
Varanasi is produced by K.L. Narayana and S.S. Karthikeya under the banners of Sri Durga Arts and Showbiz.
The combination of Rajamouli’s direction, Mahesh Babu’s Rudra, Priyanka Chopra’s presence and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Kumbha is at the centre of the enormous anticipation surrounding the project.
Varanasi Release Date – 7 April 2027
SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi is scheduled to arrive in theatres worldwide on 7 April 2027.
With the trailer presenting locations and timelines ranging from ancient Lanka and Varanasi to Antarctica, Africa and an asteroid approaching Earth in 2027, the movie promises another massive cinematic world from the director of Baahubali and RRR.
For Prithviraj Sukumaran fans, Khalifa arrives first on 20 August 2026, followed by his appearance as Kumbha alongside Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Varanasi on 7 April 2027.
Stay tuned to Kerala TV for the latest Varanasi trailer updates, release information, character posters and other official movie updates.
