SS Rajamouli's Varanasi glimpse gets loud cheers at Annecy film fest. Viral video

The first glimpse of director SS Rajamouli's Varanasi was unveiled at Annecy International Film Festival and drew loud cheers. The response has added to the buzz around the Mahesh Babu-led film ahead of its 2027 release.

In Short

• Rajamouli's Varanasi teaser wowed viewers at Annecy film festival in France
• The glimpse titled Varanasi: To the World received loud applause
• Varanasi set for global release on April 7, 2027

SS Rajamouli’s much-awaited Varanasi, Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has already begun creating waves globally, with the film’s first glimpse receiving a thunderous response at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France.

Titled Varanasi: To the World, the first glimpse of the Mahesh Babu-led action adventure was unveiled at the festival, where it drew loud cheers and applause from the audience. The overwhelming response has further amplified the anticipation surrounding Rajamouli’s next big cinematic spectacle, which is currently in production.

Here's the video:

Following the worldwide success of Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and RRR, Rajamouli returns with another ambitious project, Varanasi, that promises his trademark scale, visual grandeur and larger-than-life storytelling.

The makers have already introduced fans to the key characters from the film. Mahesh Babu’s powerful avatar as Rudhra, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s intense look as Kumbha and Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ commanding portrayal of Mandakini have generated significant buzz online, with fans eagerly waiting for more updates.

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, held annually in Annecy, France, is one of the world’s leading events celebrating animation across various formats, including traditional animation, CGI and other techniques. The festival features film screenings, competitions and special presentations attended by creators and audiences from across the globe.

With the glimpse receiving a strong response at an international platform, Varanasi continues to build momentum ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027. The film is expected to be another massive cinematic experience from Rajamouli, who has consistently pushed the boundaries of Indian cinema on the global stage.

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