First Look at S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ New Globetrotter IMAX Movie
by Alex Billington
November 15, 2025
Source: YouTube
“On the rise To the world.” This is going to be massive! At a special presentation in the city of Hyderabad, India, beloved Indian filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli revealed a vivid first look his next new movie – officially titled Varanasi. The project had originally been known by its codename Globetrotter, before the final reveal at this major event featuring largest outdoor projection screen in India to hint at it being made for IMAX. Along with the name, Rajamouli debuted this 3 min first look promo. There is one shot real of mega famous Telugu actor Mahesh Babu riding a bull, carrying a trident for a weapon. The rest of it is just epic concept art. Plot details are sparse so far, however Babu’s character Rudhra been described as an “Indiana Jones-style archeologist on a globetrotting search for ancient artifacts.” This trailer reveals a grand “time-travel adventure” inspired by Hindu mythology – and the title is a reference to an actual city important to Hinduism. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime project,” Babu stated. “I will make everyone proud.” The cast includes Priyanka Chopra Jonas along with Prithviraj Sukumaran as the main villain sitting a wheelchair with Doc-Ock robo arms. The rest we’ll have to wait and see when it hits theaters in 2027. View the teaser below.
Here’s the first look reveal (+ poster) for S.S. Rajamouli’s new movie Varanasi, direct from YouTube:
“On the rise To the world.” Presenting Mahesh Babu as Rudhra in Varanasi, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini. A visually rich time-travel adventure that draws parts of its story from Hindu mythology. The film borrows its title from the Indian city considered Hinduism’s spiritual heart. Varanasi, also known as Globetrotter and/or Timetrotter, is directed by acclaimed Indian writer / filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, director of films including Simhadri, Challenge, Chatrapathi, Vikramarkudu, Thief of Yama, Magadheera, Maryada Ramanna, Eega, Baahubali: The Beginning & Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (also as Baahubali: The Epic), and the Oscar-winning global hit RRR previously. The screenplay is written by S.S. Rajamouli & Vijayendra Prasad. Produced by KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya. In production in Tollywood in India, being made for IMAX. Featuring music by M. M. Keeravaani. Made by Sri Durga Arts – the expected release for Rajamouli’s Varanasi is in theaters in 2027. Stay tuned for more updates. First impression? Who’s down?
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