Mahesh Babu Birthday: SS Rajamouli Unveils Powerful Varanasi First Look

Superstar Mahesh Babu is celebrating his birthday today, and his fans have received a special surprise. Director SS Rajamouli has released new stills of Mahesh Babu from their much-awaited film Varanasi. The pictures have quickly created excitement among fans and movie lovers.

Mahesh Babu plays the character of Rudhra in the film. The new stills show him in a rugged and stylish look. He appears serious and intense, but the makers have also hinted that Rudhra will have many different sides.

Rajamouli shared the pictures on X with the caption, “Fierce isn’t his only shade…” This line has increased curiosity about Mahesh Babu’s role. It suggests that Rudhra will not be shown as only a powerful and fearless character. He may also have emotional, funny and vulnerable sides.

The new pictures were reportedly taken during the film’s Africa schedule. The team filmed important portions around places such as Mount Kilimanjaro and the Maasai Mara. Rajamouli has earlier spoken about the film’s large scale and international locations.

Varanasi is being made as a pan-India visual spectacle. Mahesh Babu will share the screen with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who plays Mandakini. Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran will be seen as Kumbha, the main antagonist. The movie also features Shruti Haasan in an important role.

The story is said to mix adventure, science fiction and mythology. Mahesh’s Rudhra is an archaeologist and explorer who gets involved in a dangerous mission connected to an ancient cosmic artefact. The story moves across different parts of the world, including Africa, Antarctica and Europe.

Rajamouli has revealed that a major portion of the film has already been completed. The movie is also being made on a massive scale with IMAX technology.

Varanasi is scheduled to arrive in theatres worldwide on April 7, 2027. With Mahesh Babu’s new look now revealed, fans are eagerly waiting for more updates from the film.