It’s a fanfare when SS Rajamouli shares insights about his projects. Working next with Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithiviraj Sukumaran he announced the title of the film as ‘Varanasi’. Mahesh Babu’s first look and teaser were also released on Saturday. The internet has been buzzing since its release and fellow filmmaker have been hailing the visuals and the actor’s powerful look from the film.
Prashanth Neel calls Mahesh’s Rudhra look ‘Stunning’
‘KGF’ and ‘Salaar’ director shared the teaser and wrote, “Take a bow, @ssrajamouli sir! @urstrulyMahesh looks absolutely charming. Super excited”, he also added that Mahesh Babu as Rudhra looks, “Stunning” and shared his wished, “Good luck, Superstar.”
Karan Johar reacts
Soon after, Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar also shared his appreciation. Sharing Rajamouli’s post on Instagram Stories, Karan wrote, “Epic!!!! The one and only SS Rajamouli.”
Anil Ravipudi calls the event ‘History being written’
‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ director Anil Ravipudi described the Globetrotter event as “a moment where history was being written in real time.” “What an unimaginable world #Varanasi is – Mind blown by the spectacular vision. The presentation of every world is ICONIC, especially Trethayuga Lanka Nagaram 7200 BCE is going to be Never before on the big screens. The shot where Vanara Sainyam lifts Lord Ram is pure Goosebumps. Words fall short to describe that last shot of Superstar @UrstrulyMahesh garu…NANDI MEEDA ‘MAHESH’ warudu darasanam is what it felt like Only @ssrajamouli garu can imagine and bring such iconic moments to life in world cinema. Can’t wait for Varanasi to conquer the globe My best wishes to the entire team,” he added.
Thaman thrilled by the teaser’s impact
Music director Thaman wrote, “Our Dear Super Star @urstrulyMahesh gaaru !! #Varanasi What a highhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.”
Buchi Babu Sana says every frame ‘Pure divinity’
‘Peddi’ director Buchi Babu Sana also called the first look as a visual marvel. “Every frame is pure divinity and cinematic brilliance @urstrulyMahesh sir as Rudhra is an absolute goosebumps moment…and I just can’t wait to witness you as ‘Lord Rama’ sir Rajamouli’s Ramayana Episode… Madly waiting sirrrrrr,” he wrote.
‘Varanasi’ is a mythological adventure thriller, with Mahesh Babu playing the role of Rudhra.
