It’s official, SS Rajamouli’s much-anticipated action film starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has been titled ‘Varanasi’. The title of the film, tentatively titled ‘GlobeTrotter’, was unveiled at the grand event, held at Ramoji Film City on large screens to thousands of cheering fans. After treating fans to first-look character posters of Priyanka and Prithviraj, Rajamouli unveiled superstar Mahesh Babu’s epic motion poster on the big screens.
Mahesh Babu’s poster unveiled
In the clip, the actor was seen wielding a trishul while riding a charging bull amid a dusty road. In the background, the temples stood tall. The clip ends with the title ‘Varanasi’ appearing across the screen.
GlobeTrotter officially titled Varanasi
This title reveal comes weeks after rumours first leaked on social media that the film will be titled ‘Varanasi’. At the time, the name seemed to fit the film’s storyline, potentially set around or connected to the holy city.In a tweet on Saturday, Rajamouli confirmed, “The title of the film will be revealed along with a visual to the world… Once it airs on the big screen at the #GlobeTrotter event, we will make it live online”
Fans go gaga over Mahesh Babu’s first glimpse
Video of the reveal has been widely shared across social platforms and official channels. Reaction on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram ranged from stunned admiration to speculation about the film’s plot that is rumoured to see the three characters on a treasure hunt of sorts.
About the grand GlobeTrotter event
According to a report on IANS, industry sources say, “The Grand Globetrotter Event on November 15 is shaping into a cultural moment in itself. The scale being planned is unlike anything the industry has attempted; we are looking at over 50,000+ fans gathering under one roof. It will be the biggest ever stage and screen in films across the world, with a 100 ft height and a 130 ft wide screen.”“With Prithviraj’s powerful first look as Kumbha setting the internet ablaze and excitement rising by the hour, the event is now gearing up for a movie announcement that the country is looking forward to. The magnitude, energy, and build-up are unprecedented, turning this into one of the biggest events ever mounted in Indian entertainment.”
