Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli has officially released the first look for his highly anticipated film, ‘Varanasi’. The movie stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles.
The initial glimpse was unveiled at a “Globetrotter Event” held in Hyderabad. It instantly captivated both industry figures and the general audience.
The look of actor Mahesh Babu in the film has particularly garnered widespread attention. It is drawing significant praise from various entertainment industry celebrities.
Filmmaker Karan Johar was among those who expressed strong admiration. He lauded Rajamouli’s singular vision.
Johar notably declared, “There is only one like Rajamouli.” This highlights the director’s unique and revered status.
Director Prashanth Neel also joined the chorus of praise for the project. He took to social media to share his excitement.
Neel commended both Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu. His tweet expressed high anticipation for the film.
Take a bow, @ssrajamouli sir!@urstrulyMahesh looks absolutely charming. Super excited ✨#GlobeTrotter #Varanasi https://t.co/qwjABAUAGt
— prashanth Neel (@Prashant_neell) November 15, 2025
Music composer Thaman S added his voice to the positive reception. He hailed Mahesh Babu as a “Super Star.”
Thaman S conveyed his enthusiasm on social media for the ‘Varanasi’ first look. He described the feeling as “What a high.”
Our Dear Super Star ⭐️ @urstrulyMahesh gaaru !! #Varanasi 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
What a highhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 🙌🏿 pic.twitter.com/c9zslySx0r— thaman S (@MusicThaman) November 15, 2025
Veteran actor Brahmaji also expressed his awe at the teaser. He provided a vivid, if hyperbolic, description.
Brahmaji suggested the film’s scale and ambition were immense. He retweeted the teaser, enthusiastically dubbing it “the father of Avatar.”
OMG …Avatar ki baap hi..
🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/VFQSF8kBxm— Brahmaji (@actorbrahmaji) November 15, 2025